Impact

Characteristics

Yes (%)

No (%)

Total (%)

Business capital

Microfinance has increased business capital

33 (40)

49 (60)

82 (100)

Microfinance has increased stock levels

31 (38)

51 (62)

82 (100)

Microfinance ensured meeting demand of customers

38 (46)

44 (54)

82 (100)

Business profit

Microfinance has increased profit margin

33 (40)

49 (60)

82 (100)

Microfinance has increased volume of sales

31 (38)

51 (62)

82 (100)

Living conditions

Microfinance has ensured meeting household expenses

38 (46)

44 (54)

82 (100)

Microfinance has ensured payment of school fees

36 (44)

46 (56)

82 (100)

Microfinance has ensured acquisition of properties

44 (54)

38 (46)

82 (100)

Microfinance has increased savings

38 (46)

44 (54)

82 (100)

Capacity

Microfinance has enhanced financial security

46 (56)

36 (44)

82 (100)

Microfinance has boosted confidence in business management

44 (54)

38 (46)

82 (100)

Microfinance has improved skills in records keeping

44 (54)

38 (46)

82 (100)

Microfinance has increased operational efficiency

38 (46)

44 (54)

82 (100)

Microfinance has ensured access to business advisory services

62 (76)

10 (24)

82 (100)