Title: The role of microfinance institutions during the COVID-19 pandemic

Authors: Hasan Ashari; Trinandari Prasetyo Nugrahanti; Budi Joyo Santoso

Addresses: Department of Economic and Business, ABFI Perbanas Institute, Indonesia; Microfinance Institution Observer, Jakarta, Indonesia ' Department of Economic and Business, ABFI Perbanas Institute, Indonesia; Microfinance Institution Observer, Jakarta, Indonesia ' Department of Economic and Business, ABFI Perbanas Institute, Indonesia; Microfinance Institution Observer, Jakarta, Indonesia

Abstract: This study found that BPR was selective in extending credit to entrepreneurs in the micro, small and medium enterprise (MSME) category. BPR has played a role in the 'Enough' category. The order of role values from the highest score is BPR BUKU 3, 2, and 1 based on asset, within and outside Java based on location. Moreover, the domicile of the BPR in the regency or city does not have a significant difference.

Keywords: role of rural banks; COVID-19 pandemic; micro finance institution.

DOI: 10.1504/GBER.2024.136426

Global Business and Economics Review, 2024 Vol.30 No.2, pp.210 - 233

Received: 30 Jan 2022
Accepted: 24 Sep 2022
Published online: 01 Feb 2024 *

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