Islamic microfinance practices and challenges in Malaysia and Palestine

Abdul Razak, Dzuljastri and Mohamad Shafi, Roslina (2013) Islamic microfinance practices and challenges in Malaysia and Palestine. In: 15th Malaysian Finance Association (MFA) Conference 2013, 2 - 3 June 2013 , Sime Darby Convention Centre, Kuala Lumpur. (Unpublished)

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Abstract

Islamic microfinance is relatively new compared to conventional microfinance. Accordingly, new strategies are needed to empower its establishment to prevent the replication of conventional practice. This paper aims to review current microfinance practices in Malaysia and Palestine and to find out its critiques in addressing the needs of the micro entrepreneurs. Furthermore, this paper will also discuss on the characteristics of the Islamic microfinance. It concludes with some solutions to solve the dispute. Keywords: Islamic microfinance, Malaysia, Palestine, critiques and challenges

Item Type:	Conference or Workshop Item (Full Paper)
Additional Information:	4433/32058
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > HG Finance H Social Sciences > HG Finance > HG179 Personal finance H Social Sciences > HG Finance > HG4001 Financial management. Business finance. Corporation finance.
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Economics and Management Sciences > Department of Finance
Depositing User:	Dr Dzuljastri Abdul Razak
Date Deposited:	25 Sep 2013 10:36
Last Modified:	25 Sep 2013 10:36
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/32058

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