The effect of women’s development on the relationship between the social impact of green microfinance institutions and poverty in Pakistan
Abstract This study aimed to investigate the effect of women’s development on the relationship between the social impact of green microfinance institutions and poverty in Pakistan. Women entrepreneurs in Pakistan rely on microfinance to improve their business standards and access other related servi...
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| author | Guanhua Chen Rana Tahir Naveed Ajay Singh Muhammad Waris Warda Waseem Saqib Muneer |
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| description | Abstract This study aimed to investigate the effect of women’s development on the relationship between the social impact of green microfinance institutions and poverty in Pakistan. Women entrepreneurs in Pakistan rely on microfinance to improve their business standards and access other related services. The study collected quantitative data through a Likert five-point scale from respondents in various regions of Pakistan, which was analyzed using Smart partial least square structural equation model 3.0. Our findings show that green microfinance plays a vital role in supporting women entrepreneurs in the Republic of Pakistan. The study reveals a significant positive relationship between microfinance institutions and women’s entrepreneurship, with microfinance credit also showing a positive association with poverty reduction. Moreover, women's entrepreneurship and empowerment both have a substantial positive impact on poverty reduction, with both factors significantly influencing the relationship between green microfinance and poverty reduction. However, this study provides significant theoretical and practical implications for policymakers and practitioners working towards improving the situation of women entrepreneurs in Pakistan. Moreover, our findings highlight the importance of increasing access to financial services and supporting women's entrepreneurship and empowerment, which can ultimately lead to improved living standards and reduced poverty levels. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-630a6eda557e49d48363b4927b6fdafc2025-01-12T12:05:07ZengSpringerDiscover Sustainability2662-99842025-01-016111410.1007/s43621-025-00790-0The effect of women’s development on the relationship between the social impact of green microfinance institutions and poverty in PakistanGuanhua Chen0Rana Tahir Naveed1Ajay Singh2Muhammad Waris3Warda Waseem4Saqib Muneer5Institute, Case Western Reserve UniversityDivision of Management and Administrative Sciences, UE Business School, University of Education LahoreDepartment of Management & Information Systems, College of Business Administration, University of Ha’ilUE Business School, University of EducationTIMES InstituteCollege of Business Administration, Department of Economics and Finance, University of Ha’ilAbstract This study aimed to investigate the effect of women’s development on the relationship between the social impact of green microfinance institutions and poverty in Pakistan. Women entrepreneurs in Pakistan rely on microfinance to improve their business standards and access other related services. The study collected quantitative data through a Likert five-point scale from respondents in various regions of Pakistan, which was analyzed using Smart partial least square structural equation model 3.0. Our findings show that green microfinance plays a vital role in supporting women entrepreneurs in the Republic of Pakistan. The study reveals a significant positive relationship between microfinance institutions and women’s entrepreneurship, with microfinance credit also showing a positive association with poverty reduction. Moreover, women's entrepreneurship and empowerment both have a substantial positive impact on poverty reduction, with both factors significantly influencing the relationship between green microfinance and poverty reduction. However, this study provides significant theoretical and practical implications for policymakers and practitioners working towards improving the situation of women entrepreneurs in Pakistan. Moreover, our findings highlight the importance of increasing access to financial services and supporting women's entrepreneurship and empowerment, which can ultimately lead to improved living standards and reduced poverty levels.https://doi.org/10.1007/s43621-025-00790-0MicrofinanceWomen entrepreneursWomen empowermentPoverty reduction |
| spellingShingle | Guanhua Chen Rana Tahir Naveed Ajay Singh Muhammad Waris Warda Waseem Saqib Muneer The effect of women’s development on the relationship between the social impact of green microfinance institutions and poverty in Pakistan Discover Sustainability Microfinance Women entrepreneurs Women empowerment Poverty reduction |
| title | The effect of women’s development on the relationship between the social impact of green microfinance institutions and poverty in Pakistan |
| title_full | The effect of women’s development on the relationship between the social impact of green microfinance institutions and poverty in Pakistan |
| title_fullStr | The effect of women’s development on the relationship between the social impact of green microfinance institutions and poverty in Pakistan |
| title_full_unstemmed | The effect of women’s development on the relationship between the social impact of green microfinance institutions and poverty in Pakistan |
| title_short | The effect of women’s development on the relationship between the social impact of green microfinance institutions and poverty in Pakistan |
| title_sort | effect of women s development on the relationship between the social impact of green microfinance institutions and poverty in pakistan |
| topic | Microfinance Women entrepreneurs Women empowerment Poverty reduction |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1007/s43621-025-00790-0 |
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