Global research pathways in rural microfinance: a bibliometric study based on web of science and Scopus database

Jesika Ghatode, Gopi Nimbarte · 2025 · Future Business Journal

Summary. This bibliometric analysis examines 1,225 rural microfinance studies published between 1989 and 2024 using Web of Science and Scopus data. The research identifies growing global interest in rural microfinance as a poverty-alleviation tool, maps key research themes and productive institutions, and reveals critical gaps. Emerging priorities include integrating financial technology with microfinance and expanding women's access to energy through microfinance programs.

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  title   = {Global research pathways in rural microfinance: a bibliometric study based on web of science and Scopus database},
  author  = {Jesika Ghatode and Gopi Nimbarte},
  journal = {Future Business Journal},
  year    = {2025},
  doi     = {10.1186/s43093-025-00484-z},
  url     = {https://doi.org/10.1186/s43093-025-00484-z}
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DOI

10.1186/s43093-025-00484-z

Countries

India

Regions

Asia

Categories

funding, innovation-theory

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2026-04-28