Empowering Women Through MFIs in Tanzania: Myth or Reality? Evidence from Empirical Literature Review

Abstract

This paper presents the analysis of the role of microfinance institutions on women empowerment in Tanzania from the empirical literature review. The paper identifies the variables of women empowerment related to MFIs and suggests the gaps to be filled by future studies in Tanzania. Finally, the paper concludes whether is a myth or reality in using MFIs to empower women in Tanzania.Keywords: Women empowerment, MFIs, Tanzania