Quasi-Experimental Survey on the Effect of Microfinance: 2015 [Malaysia}

Principal Investigator(s):  View help for Principal Investigator(s) Sayed Samer Ali Al-shami, Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka; Mohammad M. R, Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka ; Izaidin Abdul Majid, Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka

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Al-shami, S. S. A., M. R, M., & Abdul Majid, I. (2016). Quasi-Experimental Survey on the Effect of Microfinance: 2015 [Malaysia} [Data set]. Inter-university Consortium for Political and Social Research [distributor]. https://doi.org/10.3886/E74950V5

Project Description

Summary:  View help for Summary Microfinance is perceived as an effective tool to empower women especially those who are deprived of accessing financial services. However, literature provides conflicting evidence and demonstrates that empowerment may not, or may only be partially achieved especially in Muslims community. This study intended to examine how access to Amanah Ikhtiar Malaysia (AIM) productive loan affect Malay Muslims women in urban area. A quasi experimental approach was conducted through a cross sectional survey distributed to 500 of old and new clients. The analysis shows significant effects on participation in (AIM) microcredit on household decisions making and access to health insurance.
Funding Sources:  View help for Funding Sources Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka

Scope of Project

Subject Terms:  View help for Subject Terms academic achievement
Geographic Coverage:  View help for Geographic Coverage Malaysia
Time Period(s):  View help for Time Period(s) 7/1/2013 – 10/10/2015


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