Therefore, further research is needed on the mechanisms by which repayment of microfinance loans is associated with IPV among empowered women in the developing countries.
Secondly, there is need to harness the potential of microfinance and community-based savings mechanisms in addressing existing gaps in healthcare financing and accessibility.
Based on our study findings, the two types' of microfinance schemes may be influencing participation in the NHIF through the saving mechanism, which allow members to access money for paying contributions to the scheme.
Our findings provide evidence on the potential of microfinance institutions (e.g., SACCOs) and informal community-based savings groups (popularly known as merry-go-rounds) as mechanisms through which funds can be pooled to assure access to health care for the poor/indigent segments of the population.
Are you disdainful of microfinance?
FOR years Muhammad Yunus reigned as the public face of microfinance.
But what do the mainstream banks themselves make of microfinance?
Shouldn't it be the Year of Microfinance?
The future of microfinance sector, as such, is not dark.
He cites Dr Muhammad Yunus, creator of Microfinance.
