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Socioeconomic Impact of Microfinance on Borrowers: A Case Study of NRSP Bank Minchanabad

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  • Hafiz Saqib Mehmood Najmi

    (Superior University, Lahore, Pakistan.)

  • Farrukh Bashir
  • Muhammad Zubair Zia

    (The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Pakistan Bahawalnagar Campus)

Abstract

The present study investigates impact of Microfinance (NRSP Bank) on socioeconomic status of Borrowers living in Minchanabad District, Pakistan. For this purpose, primary data of 60 respondents is collected through Questionnaire using Stratified random sampling technique. The study concludes positive influence of Microfinance on income, health, education of children, living standards and businesses of borrowers. The problems faced by borrowers are high interest rate and difficult procedure to apply for a loan.

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  • Hafiz Saqib Mehmood Najmi & Farrukh Bashir & Muhammad Zubair Zia, 2015. "Socioeconomic Impact of Microfinance on Borrowers: A Case Study of NRSP Bank Minchanabad," Pakistan Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, International Research Alliance for Sustainable Development (iRASD), vol. 3(1), pages 41-61, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:ani:ipjhss:v:3:y:2015:i:1:p:41-61
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    JEL classification:

    • C83 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Data Collection and Data Estimation Methodology; Computer Programs - - - Survey Methods; Sampling Methods
    • D31 - Microeconomics - - Distribution - - - Personal Income and Wealth Distribution
    • I10 - Health, Education, and Welfare - - Health - - - General
    • I20 - Health, Education, and Welfare - - Education - - - General
    • Y10 - Miscellaneous Categories - - Data: Tables and Charts - - - Data: Tables and Charts

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