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Abstract
This study aims to consolidate the available knowledge on gender diversity and its impact on the dual performance (social and financial) of Microfinance Institutions (MFIs). We specifically focus on MFIs due to their distinctive nature compared to other industries, being traditionally women-centered and having a substantial representation of women employees across all levels of the corporate hierarchy. To conduct this comprehensive analysis, we employed a systematic review approach, meticulously selecting 24 relevant papers from the Scopus and Web of Science databases. Our findings revealed that research on gender diversity in MFIs primarily focuses on the board level. However, existing studies present conflicting results, suggesting that the impact of gender diversity on MFI performance is nuanced and complex. This complexity stems largely from the varying roles women play within the organizational structure. Furthermore, our analysis highlights the influence of additional factors, such as the database used, the study's context, and its geographical location, on the reported outcomes. Notably, research on gender diversity at the managerial and loan officer levels remains scarce, presenting a significant gap in the current body of knowledge. To further illuminate this field, this study identifies the most influential papers on the topic of gender diversity in microfinance. Additionally, we provide a co-authorship network analysis, visualizing the connections between existing research. This analysis provides valuable insights and inspiration for future research endeavors in this critical area.
摘要 本研究旨在整合关于性别多样性及其对小额信贷机构（MFIs）双重绩效（社会和财务）影响的现有知识。与其他行业相比，小额信贷机构的性质与众不同，传统上以女性为中心，并且在公司的各个层级都有大量女性员工，因此我们特别关注小额信贷机构。为了进行这项综合分析，我们采用了系统回顾的方法，从 Scopus 和 Web of Science 数据库中精心挑选了 24 篇相关论文。我们的研究结果表明，有关小额贷款机构性别多样性的研究主要集中在董事会层面。然而，现有的研究结果相互矛盾，表明性别多元化对小额贷款机构绩效的影响是微妙而复杂的。这种复杂性主要源于女性在组织结构中扮演的不同角色。此外，我们的分析还强调了其他因素对报告结果的影响，如使用的数据库、研究背景和地理位置。值得注意的是，有关管理人员和贷款人员层面性别多样性的研究仍然很少，这在当前的知识体系中是一个重大空白。为了进一步阐明这一领域，本研究确定了有关小额信贷中性别多样性这一主题的最有影响力的论文。此外，我们还提供了共同作者网络分析，将现有研究之间的联系可视化。这一分析为这一关键领域未来的研究工作提供了宝贵的见解和灵感。
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