What does this research mean for the field?

Microfinance institutions significantly contribute to the business growth of women entrepreneurs in Ethiopia by facilitating loans to approximately 50% of them. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.CONFIRMATORY. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.SUPPORTS_CONSENSUS.

What question did this study set out to answer?

Examine the role of microfinance institutions in supporting women entrepreneurs in Ethiopia.

March 10, 2026Open Access

Microfinance Institutions and Women Entrepreneurs in Ethiopian Development Context, 2010

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BKBirtukan KibretHawassa University ZDZenebe DestaHawassa University MGMekdes GebreabHaramaya University

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Mix-methods analysis highlights MFI impact on women entrepreneurs, suggesting improvements for comprehensive support.

Key Points

Examine the role of microfinance institutions in supporting women entrepreneurs in Ethiopia.
Mixed-methods approach combining quantitative surveys with qualitative interviews
Analysis of loan accessibility for female entrepreneurs
Policy recommendation development based on findings
MFIs facilitated loans to about 50% of female entrepreneurs surveyed
Significant contributions to business growth reported by borrowers
Identified barriers that limit MFI effectiveness in addressing women's needs

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Kibret et al. (2010) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69af95ee70916d39fea4e15e https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18910377

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Microfinance Institutions and Women Entrepreneurs in Ethiopian Development Context, 2010

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