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Microfinance Institutions positively impact female entrepreneurship in Ethiopia but face significant challenges that hinder their effectiveness. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.CONFIRMATORY. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

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The research aims to assess the impact of microfinance institutions on female entrepreneurship in Ethiopia.

March 8, 2026Open Access

Microfinance Institutions and Gender Empowerment in Ethiopian Entrepreneurship: A Policy Analysis

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SNSeresil NegusseAddis Ababa University SASelamawit AsgedomAddis Ababa University MTMulugeta TeklemariamHaramaya University

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Analysis reveals MFIs improve female entrepreneurship in Ethiopia, indicating a need for gender-sensitive policies.

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The research aims to assess the impact of microfinance institutions on female entrepreneurship in Ethiopia.
Mixed-methods approach incorporating qualitative and quantitative data.
Secondary data analysis from government reports and academic journals.
Primary data collection through semi-structured interviews and focus groups with women entrepreneurs and MFI staff.
MFIs positively contribute to female entrepreneurship through financial support.
Significant challenges include lack of awareness of gender-specific services and cultural barriers.
Female entrepreneurs face difficulties with collateral requirements, highlighting the need for tailored interventions.

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Negusse et al. (2009) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69ada8b2bc08abd80d5bbdf7 https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18898458

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Microfinance Institutions and Gender Empowerment in Ethiopian Entrepreneurship: A Policy Analysis

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