This study uses a randomized control trial to evaluate the outcome of integrating money management and entrepreneurial training into a microcredit program in India. We find positive and significant effects on clients’ financial management skills and entrepreneurship abilities, particularly for clients with higher human capital, or more diligent, or having an entrepreneurial idea, and an increase in initiative and self-confidence. Effects appear stronger for clients obliged to attend the training course or more interested in attending it. By considering missed or delayed repayments reduction we assess the benefits of the training provided and of extending it for the institution.
Dalla Pellegrina, L., Di Maio, G., Landoni, P., Rusina, E. (2021). Money management and entrepreneurial training in microfinance: impact on beneficiaries and institutions. ECONOMIA POLITICA, 38(3), 1049-1085 [10.1007/s40888-021-00217-9].
Money management and entrepreneurial training in microfinance: impact on beneficiaries and institutions
Dalla Pellegrina L.
;Di Maio G.;
2021
Abstract
This study uses a randomized control trial to evaluate the outcome of integrating money management and entrepreneurial training into a microcredit program in India. We find positive and significant effects on clients’ financial management skills and entrepreneurship abilities, particularly for clients with higher human capital, or more diligent, or having an entrepreneurial idea, and an increase in initiative and self-confidence. Effects appear stronger for clients obliged to attend the training course or more interested in attending it. By considering missed or delayed repayments reduction we assess the benefits of the training provided and of extending it for the institution.
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