The Impact of covid 19 on performance of microfinance institutions in Zimbabwe. A case study of Success Microfinance bank
- Author
- Mapfuka, Tafadzwa
- Title
- The Impact of covid 19 on performance of microfinance institutions in Zimbabwe. A case study of Success Microfinance bank
- Abstract
- This study investigates the effect of the COVID-19-induced decline in economic activities on the performance of microfinance institutions (MFIs). We find that the pandemic-induced impact decreases the financial efficiency of MFIs; however, the social efficiency of MFIs is increased under the impact of COVID-19. To explore potential channels through which performance is influenced by the COVID-19 outbreak, we examine the supply and demand side of MFIs’ funding and also profitability. We find that the lending rate mediates the relationship between the impact of COVID-19 and MFI performance, whereas the mediating role of the funding rate is negligible.
- Date
- June 2021
- Publisher
- BUSE
- Keywords
- Micro finance
- Microfinance bank
- Covid 19
- Supervisor
- N/A
- Item sets
- Department of Banking and Finance
- Media
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