Internal Control in Microfinance Institutions in Ecuador

Paola Martina Pucha Medina (), Rebeca García-Ramos () and Belén Díaz Díaz ()
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Paola Martina Pucha Medina: Universidad de Cantabria and SANFI
Rebeca García-Ramos: Universidad de Cantabria and SANFI
Belén Díaz Díaz: Universidad de Cantabria and SANFI

A chapter in Building Global Societies Towards an ESG World, 2024, pp 265-289 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract In recent decades, the microfinance sector’s significance has surged, with microfinance institutions (MFIs) emerging as vital tools in combating poverty in developing countries. Despite challenges, MFIs play a crucial role in offering economic support to vulnerable communities. Internal control stands out as a fundamental pillar for the stability, transparency, and sustainability of MFIs, essential for building public trust and mitigating risks. Robust internal control not only strengthens the financial position of these institutions but also instils confidence in investors, clients, and stakeholders, facilitating the fulfilment of microfinance’s mission in socially and economically vulnerable areas. This paper focuses on the importance of internal control in Ecuador’s Popular and Solidarity Sector, a cornerstone in the country’s economic and social structure. This sector, evolving as a counterweight to conventional financial structures, provides accessible and community-oriented financing alternatives, fostering financial inclusion and community empowerment. Despite excellent microfinance models, traditional management mechanisms prove insufficient, prompting a need for a closer analysis of internal control in the face of evolving challenges. The chapter explores different internal control definitions, perspectives, and applications in financial sector institutions, emphasizing its insertion into microfinance in Ecuador.

Keywords: Internal control; Microfinance institutions; COSO; Ecuador (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-56619-6_16

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