Comparative analysis of microfinance practices towards the sustainability and development of women entrepreneurs in developing countries
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The focus of this paper is on microfinance practices, which was adapted from the Grameen bank model in Bangladesh, in encouraging the poor to self generate income for their social and economic development. Hence, this paper intends to discuss on microfinance practices especially in less developed and developing countries including Malaysia and its contributions towards the sustainability and development of women entrepreneurs in Malaysia.
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Abdul Rani, Nazatul Shima and Hamit, Nazaruddin. 2009. Comparative analysis of microfinance practices towards the sustainability and development of women entrepreneurs in developing countries, Business Sustainability in the Era of Globalization, Curtin International Business Conference 2009, Dec 10-12 2009. Curtin University of Technology, Sarawak Campus, Malaysia: School of Business, Curtin University of Technology, Sarawak Campus, Malaysia.
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