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AI InsightDespite the absence of a comprehensive legal framework, MFIs in Türkiye, such as the Turkish Grameen Microfinance Programme and the Foundation for the Support of Women’s Work, have demonstrated positive contributions to women’s entrepreneurship and local economic resilience.
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Abstract
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) defined within the 2030 Agenda encompass the targets of eradicating poverty, achieving gender equality, promoting economic growth, and ensuring environmental sustainability. Microfinance, which provides small-scale financial services to individuals who cannot access them, has evolved into a vital instrument for reducing poverty and enhancing women’s empowerment. This study analyses the contribution of microfinance institutions (MFIs) to sustainable development in Türkiye, focusing on their role in achieving the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 1 (No Poverty) and SDG 5 (Gender Equality). The paper first outlines the global emergence of microfinance, tracing its philosophical and institutional foundations, and then analyses the relationship between microfinance and the dimensions of sustainability: social and financial. It further examines the evolution, scope, and legal structure of microfinance institutions in Türkiye, assessing their effectiveness in promoting financial inclusion and social empowerment. Despite the absence of a comprehensive legal framework, MFIs in Türkiye, such as the Turkish Grameen Microfinance Programme and the Foundation for the Support of Women’s Work, have demonstrated positive contributions to women’s entrepreneurship and local economic resilience.