Faith-based Microfinance. An Alternative Tool of Poverty Alleviation

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
• 1.1 Background to the Study
• 1.2 Research Problem, Purpose and Questions
• 1.3 Purpose of Research
• 1.4 Research Questions
• 1.5 Definitions and Key Concepts
• 1.6 Research Methodology
• 1.7 Scope of the Study and its relevance to the Management Discipline
• 1.8 Organization of the Thesis
• 2.1 Overview of Microfinance
• 2.1.1 Key Principles of Microfinance
• 2.1.2 State of the Microfinance Sector
• 2.1.3 Role of Microfinance in Financial Inclusion and Poverty Alleviation
• 2.2 Models of Microfinance intervention
• 2.2.1 The Grameen Model
• 2.2.2 Individual Banking Program
• 2.2.3 Credit Unions
• 2.2.4 Village Banking
• 2.2.5 Self Help Groups/Associations
• 2.3 Impact Assessment of Microfinance Institutions
• 2.3.1 Types of Impact Studies
• 2.3.2 Factors of Impact Assessment
• 2.4 Need for Alternative Model
• 2.4.1 Challenges Confronting Microfinance
• 2.4.2 Desired Changes in the New Model
• 2.5 Conclusion
• 3.1 General Introduction and Background of Faith-based organizations
• 3.1.1 Influence of Faith in FBOs
• 3.1.2 Organizational Characteristics
• 3.1.3 Program Characteristics
• 3.1.4 Types of FBOs
• 3.2 Significance of FBO's in development
• 3.3 Religious Faiths and Microfinance Principles
• 3.3.1 Hindu Faith and Microfinance
• 3.3.2 Christian Faith and Microfinance
• 3.3.3 Islamic Faith and Microfinance
• 3.4 Empirical studies on Faith-based Microfinance
• 3.5 List of Faith-based Microfinance Institutions

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

The book aims to explore faith-based microfinance as an alternative tool for poverty alleviation. It analyzes the theoretical and practical aspects of this approach, examining the role of religious faith in shaping microfinance practices and its impact on poverty reduction.

• The influence of religious faith on microfinance practices and its potential to enhance poverty alleviation
• The characteristics and effectiveness of faith-based microfinance institutions (FBOs)
• The impact of FBOs on the lives of beneficiaries and their role in promoting social and economic development
• The ethical and social considerations related to faith-based microfinance, including issues of inclusivity and accountability
• The potential for faith-based microfinance to address the challenges faced by traditional microfinance models and contribute to a more sustainable approach to poverty reduction

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

Chapter 1 provides a comprehensive introduction to the study, outlining the research problem, objectives, and questions. It defines key concepts and describes the methodology employed. Chapter 2 reviews the existing literature on microfinance, exploring its principles, models, and impact on poverty reduction. It identifies challenges faced by traditional microfinance models and highlights the need for alternative approaches.

Chapter 3 delves into the role of faith-based organizations (FBOs) in development. It discusses the influence of religion on FBOs, their organizational characteristics, and the significance of their involvement in microfinance. The chapter examines the relationship between religious faiths and microfinance principles, exploring the perspectives of Hindu, Christian, and Islamic faiths. It also presents empirical studies on faith-based microfinance and provides a list of FBOs active in the field.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

The key focus areas of the text are faith-based microfinance, poverty alleviation, FBOs, religious faith, microfinance principles, impact assessment, and ethical considerations. The book examines the role of faith in microfinance, the effectiveness of FBOs, and the potential of this approach to address the challenges faced by traditional microfinance models.