QUESTIONNAIRE ON THE IMPACT OF SOCIAL FINANCIAL INCLUSION ON

WOMEN EMPOWERMENT
 This questionnaire aims to understand the impact of social financial inclusion on rural
women's empowerment.

BASIC INFORMATION OF RESPONDENTS

Age:
Marital Status:
Occupation:

Provide your responses to the following questions:

Q1. How many social finance services are you aware of?

a) one
b) two
c) more than two
d) not applicable

Q2. What were the primary purposes of the loans you received

a) business expansion
b) equipment purchase
c) inventory
d) not applicable

Q3. How easy was it for you to access a loan from the microfinance company

a) easy
b) moderate
c) hard
d) not applicable

Q4. Has the microfinance company helped you to increase your income and improve your household's
financial well-being

a) somewhat
b) quite efficient
c) not helpful
d) not applicable
Q5. Do you feel more confident and empowered as a woman since accessing services from the
microfinance company?

a) more confident
b) confident
c) no effect
d) not applicable

Please indicate your level of agreement with the following questions:

Strongly Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly

disagree agree
The interest rates and repayment terms on loans
from the microfinance company are fair and
manageable.
I find the mobile banking app offered by the
microfinance company easy to use and helpful
for managing my finances.
Do you feel informed about the different
services and benefits offered by the
microfinance company?
Did you find the schemes easy to understand
and participate in?
Do you feel the documentation and
requirements for accessing services are
reasonable and manageable?
Have you ever felt pressured or overextended
due to the loan repayment requirements?
It’s been helpful and relevant resources offered
through various schemes in general and for
business
I am likely to continue using the microfinance
company's services in the future.
I would encourage other women in my
community to consider the microfinance
company's services.
Overall, I am satisfied with the impact of the
microfinance company in my life