A Multivariate Model of Micro Credit and Rural Women Entrepreneurship Development in Bangladesh

Sharmina Afrin, Nazrul Islam, Shahid Uddin Ahmed · 2009 · International Journal of Business and Management

Summary. Microcredit programs in Bangladesh help rural women survive but don't automatically build entrepreneurial skills. This study identifies key factors driving entrepreneurship among women borrowers using statistical modeling. Financial management skills and group identity strongly predict entrepreneurial development, while family business experience and access to credit options also matter. The findings show microcredit's impact depends on developing specific capabilities beyond basic lending.

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Afrin, S., Islam, N., & Ahmed, S. U.. (2009). A Multivariate Model of Micro Credit and Rural Women Entrepreneurship Development in Bangladesh. International Journal of Business and Management. https://doi.org/10.5539/ijbm.v3n8p169

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DOI: 10.5539/ijbm.v3n8p169
Countries: Bangladesh
Regions: Asia
Categories: entrepreneurship, funding
Added: 2026-04-28