Title: Connection between green microfinance and social entrepreneurship: an investigation of multigroup analysis

Authors: Min-Sun Kim; Andrian Dolfriandra Huruta

Addresses: International Undergraduate Program in Business and Management, Chung Yuan Christian University, Taoyuan, 320314, Taiwan ' Department of Economics, Satya Wacana Christian University, Salatiga, 50711, Indonesia

Abstract: This study examines how the green microfinance practices between both genders affect their social entrepreneurship. Purposive sampling was used in this study to gather samples from a women's microfinance group in Eastern Sumba. Partial least squares multigroup analysis (PLS-MGA) was employed for analysis in this study. Empirical evidence is presented in this study to support the favourable nexus between green microfinance and social entrepreneurship. The results indicate that both genders play a significant role in achieving sustainable social entrepreneurship through green microfinance practices. It is intended that the study's conclusions will assist those involved in creating and carrying out the nation's goal to encourage social entrepreneurs to operate at a considerably greater level.

Keywords: green microfinance; social entrepreneurship; partial least squares; multigroup analysis.

DOI: 10.1504/IJMEF.2025.148103

International Journal of Monetary Economics and Finance, 2025 Vol.18 No.2/3, pp.110 - 118

Received: 24 Apr 2024
Accepted: 30 Oct 2024
Published online: 25 Aug 2025 *

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