This paper describes some emerging innovations in microfinance observed in Southeast Asian microfinance markets that … make it possible for microfinance institutions (MFIs) to reach a greater number of poor households on a sustainable basis … ensuring the proper functioning of markets. It points out government's pivotal role in system innovation because of the …

The paper reviews the innovations developed by some financial institutions to meet the challenges of microfinance and … regulatory framework. The second type of innovation is institutional innovation which deals with the changes in the structure …, organization, and legal form of the institution. Another type of innovation is the process innovation. This refers to the …

This paper examines the linkages between diversity management (DM), innovation and high performance in social … discussions of innovation through networked diversity practices; reconciliation; and funding options. The paper draws upon a UK … options for DM in the interests of maximization of innovation and business performance. We contend that further research is …

This paper analyses the link between sustainability-related innovation and sustainability performance and the role that … that are family-owned. Governments often support environmentally and socially beneficial innovation with various policy … will foster such innovation in their organisation. Hence the main research question of this paper is about the association …

increase business credibility, but it can also have significant internal effects due to innovation, readiness for future …

Purpose: The studies on links between sustainability, innovation, and competitiveness have been mainly focused at … variables at country level. Using international well recognized rankings of countries sustainability, innovation, and … relationships) between the three variables at country level. Design/methodology/approach: Sustainability, innovation, and …

Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa (BRICS). We contribute to addressing this gap by exploring the patterns of … de-industrialization (Brazil, Russia and South Africa). China is the only country where an expanding manufacturing sector …