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The research aims to investigate the disparities in access to microfinance loans for women in rural Ethiopia.

March 8, 2026Open Access

Gender Disparities in Rural Ethiopian Women's Access to Microfinance Loans: A Five-Year Case Study Analysis

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A mixed-methods analysis reveals access barriers for rural women to microfinance loans, suggesting policy improvements.

The research aims to investigate the disparities in access to microfinance loans for women in rural Ethiopia.
Conducted a mixed-methods approach combining quantitative surveys and qualitative interviews.
Focused on rural areas of Ethiopia to assess barriers and facilitators in loan access.
Analyzed lending practices among microfinance institutions with respect to gender.
Women are significantly less likely than men to receive loans from microfinance institutions.
The gender gap in loan access is notably larger for younger women (under 30 years old).
Policy recommendations include enhancing MFI outreach and improving loan processes for women.

Negash et al. (2009) studied this question.

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