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March 10, 2026Open Access

Microfinance Institutions and Gender Empowerment in Ethiopian Entrepreneurship: A Qualitative Exploration

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TATeklehagenet AbebayishewYBYared Bezabih

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Overview

Qualitative exploration reveals the role of microfinance institutions in supporting women entrepreneurs, suggesting their importance for gender equality.

Key Points

  • The study aims to explore how microfinance institutions impact gender empowerment among women entrepreneurs in Ethiopia.
  • Qualitative research design with in-depth interviews
  • Purposive sampling of women entrepreneurs utilizing MFI services
  • Thematic analysis of interview data
  • MFIs provided financial support and enhanced the confidence of female entrepreneurs.
  • Women reported improved decision-making abilities after engaging with MFIs.
  • MFIs fostered economic independence by addressing traditional gender barriers.

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Abebayishew et al. (2010) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69af95ee70916d39fea4e0bbhttps://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18916111
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