Clark, Treva A.
(2015)
COMMONALITIES IN BASIC BUSINESS EDUCATION
DELIVERED THROUGH MICROFINANCE.
Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh.
(Unpublished)
Abstract
This study, undertaken within the context of multiple objectives and varying measures of success applied by microfinance institutions (MFIs), examines points of commonality present in basic business education delivered as a microcredit plus service by microfinance lenders. By comparing the curricula and delivery methods developed and delivered by microfinance institutions of distinct operational categories (Non-Profit Organizations, Non-Banking Financial Institutions, and Commercial Entities), a core set of common elements emerged reflecting curricular content and delivery methods derived from existing practice as well as content grounded in educational theory and appropriate instructional pedagogy. When used to inform basic business education in microfinance, realized contributions could include greater assessment potential leading to more successful lender and borrower experiences. A combined academic perspective was applied as the conceptual frame, bridging the disciplines of educational theory, business and economic development, and sociology in formation of human capital. The results of this research further the discourse regarding the provision of microcredit plus services as a crucial component of successful microfinance delivery in multiple contexts, and support the argument for the consistent inclusion of basic business education with microcredit loans.
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University of Pittsburgh ETD
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| Status: |
Unpublished |
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| Date: |
24 September 2015 |
| Date Type: |
Publication |
| Defense Date: |
15 July 2015 |
| Approval Date: |
24 September 2015 |
| Submission Date: |
31 August 2015 |
| Access Restriction: |
No restriction; Release the ETD for access worldwide immediately. |
| Number of Pages: |
195 |
| Institution: |
University of Pittsburgh |
| Schools and Programs: |
School of Education > Administrative and Policy Studies |
| Degree: |
PhD - Doctor of Philosophy |
| Thesis Type: |
Doctoral Dissertation |
| Refereed: |
Yes |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: |
Microfinance, development education, microcredit, microenterprise, microcredit plus services |
| Date Deposited: |
24 Sep 2015 15:04 |
| Last Modified: |
15 Nov 2016 14:30 |
| URI: |
http://d-scholarship.pitt.edu/id/eprint/26083 |
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