Author(s):
1. Komal Nida Khan:
UAF Sub Campus Burewala/Vehari, Pakistan
2. Saba Nasir:
UAF Sub Campus Burewala/Vehari, Pakistan
3. Tania Tahir:
UAF Sub Campus Burewala/Vehari, Pakistan
4. Sidra Habib:
UAF Sub Campus Burewala/Vehari, Pakistan
Abstract:
This study aims to investigate the impact of microfinance on poverty reduction through women entrepreneurship in Southern Punjab, Pakistan. It was also examined if social capital plays any role in microfinance and women entrepreneurship growth that leads towards poverty reduction. The data was collected through a survey of 80 women entrepreneurs, who secured microfinance loans for their new/established enterprises. By applying correlation and regression analysis techniques, this study finds that access to finance is important for female entrepreneurs and it helps them in realizing their potential as entrepreneurs. A range of entrepreneurial characteristics was found to be critical to the success of women led enterprises in general and to poverty reduction among their families, in particular. Our results reveal that microfinance plays a positive role in women's entrepreneurial performance. Although this study used a limited sample of Pakistani female entrepreneurs, yet the results can be relevant to women entrepreneurs in other developing countries with contextual cautions. Future researchers may incorporate more relevant variables and increase the sample size to enhance the understanding of our investigated phenomena.
Page(s):
243-243
DOI:
DOI not available
Published:
Journal: Abstract Book on International Conference on Food and Applied Sciences (ICFAS-23) 3-5 August 23, Volume: 0, Issue: 0, Year: 2023
Keywords:
Poverty reduction
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Family health
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women entrepreneurial performance
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Microfinance
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