Saudi Journal of Economics and Finance (SJEF)
Volume-2 | Issue-06 | 279-281
Review Article
Effectiveness of Micro Financing For Poverty Alleviation
Syed Zahid Abbas Naqvi, Muhmmad Hamza Qummar, Shahzad Ahmad, Syed Ali Raza Naqvi
Published : Nov. 30, 2018
Abstract
Poverty is a serious issue which is faced by masses around the world. This
study aims to determine whether the microfinance institutions established for the purpose
of reduction of poverty have been successful in achieving their objective or not. Primary
data was collected for the proposed research study through structured questionnaires. In
order to analyze the collected data multiple liner regression and paired t-test were applied.
Outcomes illustration that microfinance has a durable positive effect on children
education and enterprise financial performance. Though, there is varied indication found
on food security, household expenses and household assets. No effect has been detected
on housing and income smoothening of enterprise. Among other independent variables, it
was exposed that number of salaried persons was originate to be very important variable
contributing to the wellbeing of the microfinance clients