nep-mfd New Economics Papers
on Microfinance
Issue of 2024–07–22
one paper chosen by
Marco Novarese, Università degli Studi del Piemonte Orientale


  1. A study of the challenges and opportunities in marketing and customer relationship management for microfinance institutions serving refugee entrepreneurs in Europe By A K M Zakaria

  1. By: A K M Zakaria (Department of Business Economics and Management, School of Business Administration, Silesian University)
    Abstract: Marketing and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) are leading departments within an organization, contributing significantly to achieving industrial success. In the microfinance industry, CRM plays a crucial role in building customer trust and understanding their needs better. When serving refugee entrepreneurs, microfinance organizations face additional challenges due to diverse languages and cultures. However, they also have substantial opportunities to expand their business among refugee entrepreneurs. The aim of this working paper is to highlight the importance of CRM in the microfinance industry when serving refugee entrepreneurs in Europe. The study will analyse the challenges and opportunities of microfinance institutions (MFIs) in caring to this specific customer segment. The findings will assist microfinance institutes' marketing and CRM departments in satisfying refugee customers and achieving organizational objectives.
    Keywords: CRM, refugee entrepreneurs, CRM on microfinance, MFIs, marketing
    JEL: L26 L31 M31
    Date: 2023–07–06
    URL: https://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:opa:wpaper:0075

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