[en] In a context where MIVs face several bottlenecks regarding their future role in the
microfinance industry, this paper suggests a brand new way of reviewing their commitment to
double bottom line returns. We suggest using the MACBETH (Measuring Attractiveness by a
Categorical Based Evaluation TecHnique) approach as an investment screening method
which, combined to existing social performance tools such as the Social Performance
Indicators, can ensure that investment decisions are taken in accordance with socially
responsible investors' values. This approach could contribute to the emergence of the
transparency MIVs need in ensuring the whole sector that their commitment to double bottom
line returns is real.
Research center :
CERMI - Microfinance
Disciplines :
General management, entrepreneurship & organizational theory
Author, co-author :
De Corte, Jean-Marie ; Université de Mons > Faculté Warocqué d'Economie et de Gestion > Mathématique et analyse de la décision
Labie, Marc ; Université de Mons > Administration > Extension de l'Université ASBL ; Université de Mons > Faculté Warocqué d'Economie et de Gestion > Service d'Economie et gestion de l'entreprise
Urgeghe, Ludovic ; Université de Mons > Faculté Warocqué d'Economie et de Gestion > Economie et gestion de l'entreprise
Vansnick, Jean-Claude ; Université de Mons > Faculté Warocqué d'Economie et de Gestion > FWEG - Service du Doyen
Language :
English
Title :
Microfinance Investment Vehicles and Social Performance: Moving forward with the MACBETH Approach
Publication date :
20 September 2012
Number of pages :
36
Research unit :
W742 - Economie et gestion de l'entreprise
Research institute :
R250 - Institut de recherche pour le Développement sociétal et territorial
