Management Information Systems For Microfinance

Author : Arvind Ashta
Publisher : Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Page : 370 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2015-10-19
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781443885102

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Management Information Systems for Microfinance by Arvind Ashta Pdf

Microfinance is a double bottom line sector which is growing fast, making money and doing well in a variety of socially interesting ways. The growth of its institutions requires good strategies, good control systems and informed decision-making, all of which require an appropriate Management Information System (MIS). While a good MIS is needed in any sector, the management of a double bottom line requires systems which yield information on economic, financial and social metrics. The essays in this book explore the metrics required for success in this field. Communicating on these metrics may provide competitive advantage in fund-raising. Reaching out to the bottom of the pyramid requires low-cost catalytic innovations, disrupting the existing way of doing things. These necessitate not only social innovations, but also technological innovations to reduce costs drastically. The book presents various alternative ways of distributing software for microfinance, including case studies on open-source and cloud-based software, indicating how software providers are seeking to create competitive advantage. It offers a detailed analysis of the problems that are often faced and innovative techniques for implementing MIS in microfinance. This volume represents essential reading for anyone interested in learning about not only microfinance and MIS, but also social innovations and competitive advantage strategies. The contributors to the book are executives, consultants and academics who have considerable research experience in working and researching in these areas. Their work has been reviewed and developed by comments from both academics and practitioners to yield a book which is useful to students, academics and practitioners alike.

Author : SANJAY MOHAPATRA
Publisher : PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd.
Page : 261 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2008-01-01
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9788120336148

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Cases in Management Information Systems by SANJAY MOHAPATRA Pdf

This book is intended as a supplement for courses in Management Information Systems (MIS). It uses cases to explain MIS concepts. It illustrates how computer-based information systems can be used to support an organization’s objectives and strategic plans. The book’s objective is to capture the material from a wide range of sectors such as health care, developmental activities, bank operations, microfinance, etc. and organize it around a framework that would be useful for students to understand how MIS can help in overcoming corporate challenges. It prepares students as managers, providing a clear focus on information, rather than data, and its use in business. These cases can also be used by practitioners as examples for designing MIS in their own organizations. For each case, the costs and benefits of the information system have been evaluated by calculating the Return on Investment (ROI). What is more, not only quantitative benefits, but also qualitative benefits (social and public benefits) have been identified to justify the need for technology-enabled MIS for supporting corporate strategies and operations. The book would be useful to students of MBA, BE (ICT), MCA and M.Sc. (Computer Science) courses. Besides, it would be of benefit to senior executives participating in Management Development Programmes.

Author : Joanna Ledgerwood,Victoria White
Publisher : World Bank Publications
Page : 566 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2006-08-30
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0821366165

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Transforming Microfinance Institutions by Joanna Ledgerwood,Victoria White Pdf

In response to a clear need by low-income people to gain access to the full range of financial services including savings, a growing number of microfinance NGOs are seeking guidelines to transform from credit-focused microfinance organizations to regulated deposit-taking financial intermediaries. In response to this trend, this book presents a practical 'how-to' manual for MFIs to develop the capacity to become licensed and regulated to mobilize deposits from the public. 'Transforming Microfinance Institutions' provides guidelines for regulators to license and regulate microfinance providers, and for transforming MFIs to meet the demands of two major new stakeholders regulators and shareholders. As such, it focuses on developing the capacity of NGO MFIs to mobilize and intermediate voluntary savings. Drawing from worldwide experience, it outlines how to manage the transformation process and address major strategic and operational issues inherent in transformation including competitive positioning, business planning, accessing capital and shareholders, and how to 'transform' the MFI's human resources, financial management, MIS, internal controls, and branch operations. Case studies then provide examples of developing a new regulatory tier for microfinance, and how a Ugandan NGO transformed to become a licensed financial intermediary. This book will be invaluable to regulators and microfinance NGOs contemplating institutional transformation and will be of tremendous use to donors and technical support agencies supporting MFIs in their transformation.

Author : Arvind Ashta,Bryan Barnett,Karl Dayson,Godfrey Supka
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2015
Category : Finance
ISBN : 1443853518

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Management Information Systems for Microfinance by Arvind Ashta,Bryan Barnett,Karl Dayson,Godfrey Supka Pdf

Microfinance is a double bottom line sector which is growing fast, making money and doing well in a variety of socially interesting ways. The growth of its institutions requires good strategies, good control systems and informed decision-making, all of which require an appropriate Management Information System (MIS). While a good MIS is needed in any sector, the management of a double bottom line requires systems which yield information on economic, financial and social metrics. The essays in this book explore the metrics required for success in this field. Communicating on these metrics may provide competitive advantage in fund-raising. Reaching out to the bottom of the pyramid requires low-cost catalytic innovations, disrupting the existing way of doing things. These necessitate not only social innovations, but also technological innovations to reduce costs drastically. The book presents various alternative ways of distributing software for microfinance, including case studies on open-source and cloud-based software, indicating how software providers are seeking to create competitive advantage. It offers a detailed analysis of the problems that are often faced and innovative techniques for implementing MIS in microfinance. This volume represents essential reading for anyone interested in learning about not only microfinance and MIS, but also social innovations and competitive advantage strategies. The contributors to the book are executives, consultants and academics who have considerable research experience in working and researching in these areas. Their work has been reviewed and developed by comments from both academics and practitioners to yield a book which is useful to students, academics and practitioners alike.

Author : Charles Waterfield,Nick Ramsing,Consultative Group to Assist the Poorest
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 203 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 1998-02
Category : Management information systems
ISBN : 1888753110

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Management Information Systems for Microfinance Institutions by Charles Waterfield,Nick Ramsing,Consultative Group to Assist the Poorest Pdf

Author : Álvaro Rocha,Mohammed Serrhini
Publisher : Springer
Page : 707 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2018-10-24
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783030035778

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Information Systems and Technologies to Support Learning by Álvaro Rocha,Mohammed Serrhini Pdf

This book features a selection of articles from the second edition of the conference Europe Middle East & North Africa Information Systems and Technologies to Support Learning 2018 (EMENA-ISTL'18), held in Fez, Morocco between 25th and 27th October 2018. EMENA-ISTL’18 was a global forum for researchers and practitioners to present and discuss recent findings and innovations, current trends, professional experiences and challenges in information systems & technologies to support learning. The main topics covered are: A) information systems technologies to support education; B) education in science, technology, engineering and Mathematics; C) emerging technologies in education learning innovation in the digital age; D) software systems, architectures, applications and tools; E) multimedia systems and applications; F) computer communications and networks; G) IOT, smart cities and people, wireless, sensor and ad-hoc networks; H) organizational models and information systems and technologies; I) human–computer Interaction; J) computers & security, ethics and data-forensic; K) health informatics, and medical informatics security; l) information and knowledge management; m) big data analytics and applications, intelligent data systems, and machine learning; n) artificial intelligence, high performance computing; o) mobile, embedded and ubiquitous systems; p) language and image processing, computer graphics and vision; and q) the interdisciplinary field of fuzzy logic and data mining.

Author : Luc Lecuit
Publisher : World Bank Publications
Page : 84 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 1999-01-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0821345591

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DeMIStifying MIS by Luc Lecuit Pdf

"Managers are often far from the real action, so they need something that will tell them what is going on... Luckily, the rapid evolution of tools for collecting, analyzing and diffusing information has greatly improved our ability to manage from a distance. However the speed of technological change means that changes in management practices and tools are inescapable." Development of Management Information Systems (MIS) for social funds has become essential due to some of the characteristics unique to these types of projects or organizations. Among these unique characteristics are the need for transparency and efficiency because of the highly visible nature of the activities. These guidelines define MIS and underscore its importance. They also outline specific tools to assist in selection of an MIS and summarize its design and implementation. These guidelines are meant to be a practical tool to help those who are setting up or managing a social fund navigate in MIS waters. Technical jargon is kept to a minimum and a glossary of technical terms is provided to assist readers who do not have a technical background. However, special Technical Boxes have been included for the "experts" in this field.

Author : Mike Goldberg,Eric Palladini
Publisher : World Bank Publications
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2010-04-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0821382357

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Managing Risk and Creating Value with Microfinance by Mike Goldberg,Eric Palladini Pdf

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Author : Joanna Ledgerwood
Publisher : World Bank Publications
Page : 302 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 1998-12-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780821384312

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Microfinance Handbook by Joanna Ledgerwood Pdf

The purpose of the 'Microfinance Handbook' is to bring together in a single source guiding principles and tools that will promote sustainable microfinance and create viable institutions.

Author : United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)
Publisher : United Nations
Page : 386 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2008-02-07
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9789211560800

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Information Economy Report 2007-2008 by United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) Pdf

The world economy is increasingly driven by technological innovations. UNCTAD’s Information Economy Report 2007-2008 analyses the current and potential contributions of information and communications technology (ICT) to knowledge creation and diffusion. It looks at how developing countries use technology to generate innovations that improve the livelihoods of the poor and support enterprise competitiveness. It also examines the impact of ICTs on productivity and growth, international trade and employment in developing countries.

Author : Ashta, Arvind
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 398 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2010-08-31
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781615209941

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Advanced Technologies for Microfinance: Solutions and Challenges by Ashta, Arvind Pdf

Advanced Technologies for Microfinance: Solutions and Challenges is the first book to systematically address technology's impact on microfinance. It discusses a wide variety of technology applications that will define the next generation of the microfinance movement and it addresses the tough questions surrounding technology in microfinance. For instance, what are the disadvantages of technology-enabled microfinance and what will it mean for the inclusiveness and empowerment of the service? This dynamic collection is a must-have for anyone interested in microfinance, whether you are a donor, lender, or investor.

Author : Sailesh Chutani,Jessica Rothenberg Aalami,Akhtar Badshah
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2010-10-26
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780470920657

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Technology at the Margins by Sailesh Chutani,Jessica Rothenberg Aalami,Akhtar Badshah Pdf

Remain competitive by offering more accessible, affordable, and relevant information technologies that meet mass-market needs Technology at the Margins demonstrates that by making IT more accessible, affordable, and relevant, new mass markets can be opened. Based on solid insights generated in key areas of health, education, finance and the environment, the book offers practical recommendations and insights from world leaders, innovators, practitioners and new users of emergent technologies. Offers recommendations on how companies can ensure their own competitiveness by offering more accessible, affordable, and relevant information technologies to support mass market needs Suggests practical recommendations and insights from world leaders, innovators, practitioners and new users of emergent technologies Challenges businesses to rethink their uses of existing technologies Technology at the Margins will be of interest to decision makers in the private, public and nonprofit sectors who are interested in opportunities offered by IT in meeting the needs of those at the base of the worlds economic pyramid.

Author : Dwivedi, Yogesh K.,Lal, Banita,Williams, Michael D.,Schneberger, Scott L.,Wade, Michael
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 660 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2009-05-31
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781605666600

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Handbook of Research on Contemporary Theoretical Models in Information Systems by Dwivedi, Yogesh K.,Lal, Banita,Williams, Michael D.,Schneberger, Scott L.,Wade, Michael Pdf

"This book provides a comprehensive understanding and coverage of the various theories, models and related research approaches used within IS research"--Provided by publisher.

Author : Ariza-Montes, José Antonio
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 321 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2014-04-30
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781466659759

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ICT Management in Non-Profit Organizations by Ariza-Montes, José Antonio Pdf

The instability of today’s economic climate calls for non-profit organizations to approach social problems in new and interesting ways, and Information and Communication Technologies may serve as an answer to this call. ICT Management in Non-Profit Organizations aims to explore the effective and comprehensive deployment of appropriate ICT strategies within the nonprofit sector. This innovative reference work will discuss how ICT enables the non-profit sector to achieve organizational efficiency, effectiveness, and, ultimately, self sufficiency, and will provide elected and appointed policymakers, managers, and planners in governments, public agencies, and nonprofit organizations with a comprehensive strategy for creating an ICT management agenda in the non-profit sector.

Author : R. Manos,J. Gueyie,J. Yaron
Publisher : Springer
Page : 237 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2013-11-26
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781137034915

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Promoting Microfinance by R. Manos,J. Gueyie,J. Yaron Pdf

Promoting Microfinance brings together essays and empirical work by leading researchers and practitioners in the field of microfinance. It covers key issues currently facing the microfinance industry and provides an overview of the microfinance industry in selected countries/regions, pointing to the direction in which it is heading.