Mifi 331:Microfinance Development Perspectives Question Paper
Mifi 331:Microfinance Development Perspectives
Course:Business Administration
Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers
Exam Year:2013
KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY
END OF 2''ND ''TRIMESTER 2013 EXAMINATION
SCHOOL : BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS
DEPARTMENT : ACCOUNTING, FINANCE AND INVESTMENTS
UNIT CODE : MIFI 331
UNIT TITLE : MICROFINANCE DEVELOPMENT PERSPECTIVES
TIME: 2 HOURS
Instructions:
Answer question one and any other two.
Question One
The evolving landscape of finance affects the performance of microfinance institutions. Discuss
(8 marks)
The Kenyan government is keen on youth empowerment through the provision of youth financial services. Discuss the benefits that may accrue from this with respect to microfinance.
(8 marks)
The Safaricom M-PESA contributes to microfinance institutions in Kenya. Explain this aspect using practical examples.
(4 marks)
Question Two
Community based financial service providers are a necessary evil in the success of microfinance institutions. Discuss with practical examples.
(20 marks)
Question Three
Savings groups such as local women ’Chamas’ or self help groups have contributes to the growth of microfinance. Enumerate.
(10 marks)
Discuss the impact of bank linkages through mobile phones in the field of microfinance in Kenya.
(10 marks)
Question Four
Compare and contrast the contribution of institutional financial service providers to microfinance in Kenya. (20 marks)
Question Five
Non-governmental organizations help in propagating the microfinance agenda. Explain (20 marks)
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