Impact of Competition on Social Performance of MFIs: Comparative Analysis of India and Bangladesh

2019 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
pp. 160-170
Author(s):  
Joyeeta Deb
Keyword(s):  
Panel Data ◽  
Social Performance ◽  
Microfinance Institutions ◽  
Loan Repayment ◽  
Panel Data Regression ◽  
Data Regression ◽  
The Social ◽  
Determining Factors ◽  
Loan Quality ◽  
The Impact

Although studies encompassing the different aspect of microfinance like sustainability of microfinance institutions (MFIs), role of microfinance in poverty alleviation, etc., have enriched the literature from time to time, studies on competition and its impact on social performance of MFIs are scarce. There also exists lacking consensus as to how can competition influence MFIs’ social performance. The empirical evidence reveals duality of opinion. With information asymmetry, competition enhances borrowers’ indebtedness and lowers expected loan repayment and impeding loan quality. Furthermore, in order to overcome these problems, MFIs would engage in more screening that raises their operational costs. This encumbers the sustainability of MFIs. Thus, the socially oriented MFIs, in order to remain sustainable, start targeting the less poor borrowers. But the other view holds that as competition intensifies, it provokes the MFIs to remain committed with the social objective and to strive to retain the clients. The theory on impact of competition on the social performance of MFIs may be either positive or negative, which calls for further investigation. Against this backdrop, this article attempts to assess the impact of competition on social performance of MFIs in India and Bangladesh. The study is conducted over 53 MFIs from India and 20 MFIs from Bangladesh on which a complete set of data is available. The study period is confined to 9 years from 2009 to 2017. In order to establish the association between competition and MFIs’ social performance, panel data regression is used. The study takes into account the depth and breadth of outreach as the dependent variable. The study uses panel data regression to establish the association between competition and social performance of MFIs. The empirical analysis reveals that competition has no significant association with any of the measures of social performance. This implies that social performance in the sector is explained by other factors. Amongst the country-specific variables, it is clear from analyses that gross domestic product (GDP) and inflation are important determining factors of MFIs’ social performance. Country of origin (COO) of the MFIs is one of the determining factors for social performance as it is found to be significant for three out of the four models. It is also evident from the analyses that Bangladeshi MFIs have a greater impact on MFIs’ social performance in terms of outreach in comparison to Indian MFIs. While for percentage of female borrowers (PFB), Indian MFIs account for greater depth of outreach in comparison to Bangladesh.

scholarly journals Social Performance of Rural Bank: Impact of Commercialization Factors

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 116-126
Author(s):  
Hesi Eka Puteri
Keyword(s):  
Panel Data ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Financial Services ◽  
Social Performance ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Important Target ◽  
Panel Data Regression ◽  
Data Regression ◽  
The Social ◽  
The Impact

Although social performance is an important target in islamic rural bank, this performance is constrained by various factors of commercialization. This study examined the impact of commercialization factors covering profitability, regulation, and competition on the social performance of rural bank. This research was quantitative that based on a survey on fifty units of rural banks in West Sumatera province of Indonesia from 2016 to 2018. The secondary data collected from the publication of financial services authority and other financial documents at rural banks then analyzed with panel data regression. The findings of this research showed that profitability and competition influenced the social performance, meanwhile regulation could not predict the achievement of social performance.  This finding reinforced the previous studies which identified the impact of some commercialization indicators towards the achievement of social performance but there was no regulation’s impact on social performance.  The impact of regulation which was originally expected to be able to strengthen the social responsibility mission of rural banks evidently did not stimulate the increase of social performance.

Climate Change Accounting and Value Growth of Financial Institutions in West Africa

2021 ◽  
pp. 431-445
Author(s):  
Haruna Maama ◽  
Ferina Marimuthu
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Panel Data ◽  
West Africa ◽  
Financial Institutions ◽  
Annual Reports ◽  
Impact Of Climate Change ◽  
Panel Data Regression ◽  
Data Regression ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Value Growth

The study investigated the impact of climate change accounting on the value growth of financial institutions in West Africa. The study used 10 years of annual reports of 47 financial institutions in Ghana and Nigeria. The climate change disclosure scores were determined based on the task force's recommended components on climate-related financial disclosure. A panel data regression technique was used for the analysis. The study found a positive and significant relationship between climate change accounting and the value of financial institutions in West Africa. This result implies that the firms' value would improve should they concentrate and enhance their climate change disclosure activities. The findings also revealed that the impact of climate change accounting on the value of financial institutions is positively and significantly higher in countries with stronger investor protection. These findings enable us to expand our understanding of the process of generating value for investors in financial institutions and society, generally.

scholarly journals ANALISIS PENGARUH JUMLAH PENDUDUK, PENDIDIKAN, UPAH MINIMUM DAN PRODUK DOMESTIK REGIONAL BRUTO (PDRB) TERHADAP JUMLAH PENGANGGURAN DI KABUPATEN DAN KOTAPROVINSI JAWA TIMUR TAHUN 2010-2014

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Trianggono Budi Hartanto
Keyword(s):  
Panel Data ◽  
Gross Domestic Product ◽  
Minimum Wage ◽  
Random Effect ◽  
Random Effect Model ◽  
Domestic Product ◽  
Population Education ◽  
Panel Data Regression ◽  
Data Regression ◽  
The Impact

AbstractThis research aims to analyze the impact of variable population, education (Means Years School), minimum wage and gross domestic regional product on unemployment in district and cities East Java from 2010 to 2014. The analytical method used panel data regression (pooled data) with the Random Effect Model approach. Results of panel data regression analysis in this research showed population, education (means years school), minimum wage and regional gross domestic product is simultaneously significant positive effect on unemployment in distric and cities East Java. Partially, population, education (means year school) and regional gross domestic product is significant and positive impact on unemployment, while minimum wage has no significant impact on unemployment in distric and cities East Java. Keywords : Unemployment,  Population,  Education,  Minimum  Wage,  Gross Domestic Regional Bruto (GDRP) Research Area: District and City East Java

scholarly journals The Impact of Multi-Disciplinary Input on Glycaemic Control Over Time in Children on Intensive Insulin Therapy Using Real World Prospectively Collected Data

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. A454-A455
Author(s):  
Jason Foran ◽  
Susan M O’Connell ◽  
Declan Cody ◽  
Eric Somers
Keyword(s):  
Panel Data ◽  
Glycaemic Control ◽  
Panel Data Analysis ◽  
Daily Injection ◽  
Matched Pairs ◽  
Panel Data Regression ◽  
Data Regression ◽  
Treatment Type ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Over Time

Abstract Aims: To investigate the factors impacting on glycaemic control over time including treatment type, educational input and patient demographics within an Irish tertiary paediatric diabetes centre. Methods: Using a prospectively maintained database of clinical encounters, data was analysed in age matched pairs from 2007 to 2019. Pairs were matched by insulin treatment type (pump v multiple daily injection (MDI)). Matching was performed on the basis of gender, current age, age at diagnosis and HbA1c at pump commencement. Panel data regression was performed on the entire sample and analysed for the impact of differing insulin regimens by gender, age and duration of diagnosis. This model was then used to assess the impact of intensive re-education sessions on HbA1c. Results: From 999 patients there were 104 matched pairs. Compared to MDI, matched pump patients had a lower HbA1c 6 months after commencement [Difference in HbA1c = 0.60% p <0.01], this effect persisted to 8 years [0.57% p=0.01]. Panel data analysis showed CSII therapy reduces HbA1c by 0.57% relative to MDI therapy (p<0.001). Patients who required intensive re-education showed a HbA1c 0.91% greater than otherwise identical patients prior to re-education, after these sessions HbA1c drops by a statistically significant 0.79% (p<0.001). Conclusions: Compared to matched peers on MDI treatment regimens, patients on pump therapy showed significant improvements in HbA1c which was an effect sustained up to 8 years. Panel data regression confirms these findings and in addition shows that intensive re-education is associated with a significant drop in previously elevated HbA1c levels.

Women’s presence in top management and the performance of microfinance institutions in West Africa

2019 ◽  
Vol 47 (2) ◽  
pp. 207-222 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hamadou Boubacar
Keyword(s):  
Peer Review ◽  
Social Performance ◽  
West African ◽  
Senior Management ◽  
Social Orientation ◽  
Top Management ◽  
Microfinance Institutions ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Social ◽  
The Impact

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to investigate the relationship between the presence of women in senior management and the performance of microfinance organizations in the West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU). Design/methodology/approach Using a data set of 266 microfinance institutions (MFIs) for the period 2013–2017, the study assesses the impact of women’s representation in senior management and on the boards of West African MFIs on these institutions’ financial and social performance. Findings The results indicate that board size and diversity positively and significantly affect the social performance of MFIs, particularly in relation to women’s participation in decision-making regarding expanding services to poor people. In essence, greater gender diversity at the board and management levels promotes the social orientation of MFIs. Research limitations/implications The low representation of women on boards and as managers makes it difficult to more accurately determine the true impact of women in senior positions on MFIs performance. Practical implications The author recommends minimum quotas for women in the top management of MFIs. This would help these institutions incorporate key skills and actively involve all members. Also, regulation places constraints on the ability of West African MFIs to mobilize deposits and this negatively impacts their financial performance. Originality/value This investigation highlights the importance of including women in the top management of MFIs to improve these institutions’ performance. It also underscores an interesting problem and answers questions raised in the existing literature by either rejecting or confirming the findings. As players in the microfinance sector recognize that board diversity is important for the success of any microfinance institution, this paper helps shed light on the situation of these organizations in the WAEMU. Peer review The peer review history for this article is available at: https://publons.com/publon/10.1108/IJSE-06-2019-0365

scholarly journals ANALISIS FAKTOR – FAKTOR YANG MEMPENGARUHI PENAWARAN TENAGA KERJA DI INDONESIA

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 907
Author(s):  
Elsa Andrisani ◽  
Mike Triani
Keyword(s):  
Panel Data ◽  
Population Growth ◽  
Labor Supply ◽  
Fem Method ◽  
Panel Data Regression ◽  
Data Regression ◽  
The Impact

the phenomenon of labor in Indonesian is that the workforce in increasing but there are few opportunities for employment. This will cause unemployment and many unemployment will effect the economy. Study aims to determine the impact of population growth , wages, and education on labor supply in Indonesia. This research used panel data from 2013 to 2018 in 34 provinces in Indonesia  and analysis used panel data regression with FEM method. The results of the study found that; 1) population growth hasn’t impact on the labor supply in Indonesia. (2) Wages hasn’t impact on labor supply in Indonesia. (3) education has an impact on the labor supply in Indonesia.

scholarly journals Predicting The Impact of Commercialization Factors on The Social Mission of Islamic Microfinance Institutions for Muslim Community

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 14
Author(s):  
Hesi Eka Puteri
Keyword(s):  
Low Income ◽  
Financial Services ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Social Performance ◽  
Microfinance Institutions ◽  
Muslim Community ◽  
Social Mission ◽  
The Social ◽  
Community Banking ◽  
The Impact

<p class="abstrak">As a community banking operating in Islamic principles, Islamic rural banks are faced with two performance targets namely financial performance and social performance which are both interrelated. This study examined the impact of commercialization factors covering profitability, regulation, and competition on the social performance of Islamic rural banks. This study was quantitative research based on a survey on six units of Islamic rural banks in West Sumatera province of Indonesia from 2012 to 2018. Data collected from the publication of financial services authority and other financial documents at Islamic rural banks then analyzed with panel data regression. The findings of this research showed that profitability and competition influenced social performance. Meanwhile, there was no regulation’s impact on social performance.  Regulatory factors that were initially expected to strengthen the social responsibility mission of Islamic rural banks, did not stimulate the increase of social performance. This study reveals the importance of the commercialization factor in improving the social performance of Islamic rural banks by increasing the social benefits through providing financial services for the low-income Muslim community.</p><p class="abstrak" align="left"> <em>Sebagai sebuah community banking yang beroperasi dalam prinsip-prinsip Islam, BPR Syariah dihadapkan pada dua target kinerja yaitu kinerja keuangan dan kinerja sosial yang keduanya saling terkait. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menguji dampak dari faktor-faktor komersialisasi yang meliputi profitabilitas, regulasi dan kompetisi terhadap kinerja sosial BPR Syariah. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif berdasarkan survei pada enam unit BPR Syariah di provinsi Sumatera Barat Indonesia dari tahun 2012 hingga 2018. Data dikumpulkan dari publikasi Otoritas Jasa Keuangan dan dokumen keuangan lainnya di BPR Syariah kemudian dianalisis dengan regresi data panel. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa profitabilitas dan persaingan berpengaruh terhadap kinerja sosial, sedangkan regulasi tidak berpengaruh terhadap kinerja sosial. Faktor regulasi yang semula diharapkan memperkuat misi tanggung jawab sosial BPR syariah, ternyata tidak merangsang peningkatan kinerja sosial. Studi ini mengungkap akan pentingnya faktor komersialisasi dalam meningkatkan kinerja sosial BPR syariah dengan meningkatkan manfaat sosial melalui pemberian layanan keuangan untuk masyarakat muslim berpenghasilan rendah.</em></p><p class="abstrak"> </p>

scholarly journals Inflation & Economic Freedom: Evidence from MENA Region

2011 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
pp. 125-130
Author(s):  
Ahmad Jafari Samimi ◽  
Leila Shadabi .
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Panel Data ◽  
Economic Freedom ◽  
Mena Region ◽  
Economic Variables ◽  
Panel Data Regression ◽  
Data Regression ◽  
Socio Economic Variables ◽  
The Impact

Since1980s economic freedom policies have been popular in most countries, especially in developing countries. There are many studies regarding relationship between economic freedom and other socio-economic variables, but few dealt directly with the impact of economic freedom on inflation. This study analyses the effect of economic freedom on inflation in MENA region during 1996- 2006 using panel data regression analysis on the basis of the so- called Gordon theory. Our findings indicate that although the impact of economic freedom on inflationis not considerable butit is statistically significance.

Financial inclusion and the performance of microfinance institutions: Does social performance affect the efficiency of microfinance institutions?

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nisha Bharti ◽  
Sushant Malik
Keyword(s):  
Rural Areas ◽  
Social Performance ◽  
Financial Inclusion ◽  
Data Envelopment ◽  
Microfinance Institutions ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Social Mission ◽  
Vision Statements ◽  
The Social ◽  
The Impact

Purpose The purpose of this study is to evaluate whether focus on social output affects the efficiency of MFIs. Inclusive growth is the key developmental aim for many developing countries, including India. The role of microfinance institutions (MFIs) in promoting financial inclusion is widely applauded. However, to achieve financial sustainability, MFIs have become highly commercialised and are seen to have drifted away from their social mission. Various studies have shown the efficiency of MFIs on financial parameters. MFIs being a social enterprise, it is important to include social output among the efficiency parameters. Design/methodology/approach This study attempts to compare the efficiency of MFIs with and without social performances across the various size of MFIs based on their asset, i.e. large, medium and small. This study uses Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) for assessing an MFI’s efficiency. For calculating the social output score, the Gutman Scale is used. Efficiency is calculated with and without social output, and the resulting scores are compared to assess the impact of social performance on the efficiency of MFIs. Findings The results of this study allow us to conclude that with the inclusion of social output, the efficiency of MFIs improves across various categories. In terms of social performances, it is concluded that MFIs are targeting women and mostly working in rural areas but have neglected issues like health and education. Originality/value The findings of this study will help MFIs in formulating their mission and vision statements and in achieving the objective of financial inclusion without experiencing mission drift.

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