Transforming Rural Economies: The Socioeconomic Impact of Microfinance in Kailali District, Nepal

Dharma Dev Bhatta · 2024 · Journal of Durgalaxmi

Summary. Microfinance in Nepal's Kailali district improves rural incomes, asset ownership, food security, and children's education, according to a survey of 150 beneficiaries and interviews with participants. However, impacts vary by loan type, location, and occupation. Some borrowers face over-indebtedness and repayment difficulties. The results inform microfinance policy design for Nepal and comparable developing regions.

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  title   = {Transforming Rural Economies: The Socioeconomic Impact of Microfinance in Kailali District, Nepal},
  author  = {Dharma Dev Bhatta},
  journal = {Journal of Durgalaxmi},
  year    = {2024},
  doi     = {10.3126/jdl.v3i1.73846},
  url     = {https://doi.org/10.3126/jdl.v3i1.73846}
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DOI

10.3126/jdl.v3i1.73846

Countries

Nepal

Regions

Asia

Categories

funding, entrepreneurship, general-innovation

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2026-04-29