Hanan Ashrabi, a trainee of COAST Foundation, recently published her thesis on ‘Factors Affecting Repayment Rate of Microfinance Institute’s Credit Program in Coastal Area of Bangladesh’ revealing the influence of factors such as savings amount, loan amount, borrower category (Ultra-Poor, Moderate Poor, Enterprise), repayment frequency, and exposure to natural disasters such as cyclones and floods on repayment outcomes. This empirical study (find here) highlighted the factors influencing loan repayment performance in this vulnerable context, providing valuable insights for microfinance institutions and policymakers in designing and implementing more effective and sustainable microfinance programs in coastal Bangladesh. Click here for the detailed report.
