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Investigating the Development and Effects of Social Capital through Participation in Group-based Microcredit Programme in Peninsular Malaysia

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  • Abdullah Al Mamun

    (Abdullah Al Mamun is Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Entrepreneurship and Business, Universiti Malaysia Kelantan, 16100 Kota Bharu, Kelantan, Malaysia. E-mail: abdullah.a@umk.edu.my; mamun7793@gmail.com)

Abstract

The objective of this study is to investigate the development of social capital through participating in a group-based microcredit programme as well as its economic effects in Peninsular Malaysia. Findings indicate that the length of participation and organizational profile have a positive effect on the development of formal bonding social capital. This study also demonstrates the positive association between social capital with household income and productive assets. Microcredit programmes should therefore emphasize on building social capital through providing a dynamic and supportive environment to advance the level of cooperation among the low-income women.JEL: C31, D71, Z13

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  • Abdullah Al Mamun, 2014. "Investigating the Development and Effects of Social Capital through Participation in Group-based Microcredit Programme in Peninsular Malaysia," Journal of Interdisciplinary Economics, , vol. 26(1-2), pages 33-59, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:jinter:v:26:y:2014:i:1-2:p:33-59
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    1. Abdullah Al Mamun & Mohd Asrul Hery Bin Ibrahim & Rajennd A/L Muniady & Mohammad Bin Ismail & Noorshella Binti Che Nawi & Noorul Azwin Binti Md Nasir, 2019. "Observations of Participation in Development Initiatives on Enterprise Income and Asset in Peninsular Malaysia," Journal of Entrepreneurship and Innovation in Emerging Economies, Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India, vol. 5(2), pages 198-213, July.

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    Keywords

    Group-based microcredit programme; social capital; social welfare; Amanah Ikhtiar Malaysia;
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    JEL classification:

    • C31 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Multiple or Simultaneous Equation Models; Multiple Variables - - - Cross-Sectional Models; Spatial Models; Treatment Effect Models; Quantile Regressions; Social Interaction Models
    • D71 - Microeconomics - - Analysis of Collective Decision-Making - - - Social Choice; Clubs; Committees; Associations
    • Z13 - Other Special Topics - - Cultural Economics - - - Economic Sociology; Economic Anthropology; Language; Social and Economic Stratification

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