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To investigate the gender-specific access to microfinance services and its impact on financial performance among smallholder farmers in Côte d'Ivoire.

February 26, 2026Open Access

Gender-Specific Microfinance Access and Performance Among Smallholder Farmers in Côte d'Ivoire: A Six-Month Analysis

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AKAmoungn KonanSociété de Développement des Forêts

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Mixed-methods analysis shows gender disparities in microfinance access impact financial performance among smallholder farmers, indicating need for targeted programs.

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To investigate the gender-specific access to microfinance services and its impact on financial performance among smallholder farmers in Côte d'Ivoire.
Mixed-methods approach combining quantitative surveys and qualitative interviews
Data collected from 200 smallholder farmers (100 males and 100 females)
Analysis of barriers faced by female farmers regarding microfinance access
Female farmers had lower access rates to microfinance services (45% vs. 60%) compared to male farmers
Gender-related barriers included limited collateral, discrimination, and education
Female farmers showed a moderate improvement in financial performance, with a 12% increase after six months of using microfinance services

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Amoungn Konan (2002) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/699fe37b95ddcd3a253e76ef https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18752370

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Mixed-methods analysis shows gender disparities in microfinance access impact financial performance among smallholder farmers, indicating need for targeted programs.

Gender-Specific Microfinance Access and Performance Among Smallholder Farmers in Côte d'Ivoire: A Six-Month Analysis

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Gender-Specific Microfinance Access and Performance Among Smallholder Farmers in Côte d'Ivoire: A Six-Month Analysis

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