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Submitted October 19, 2025
Published 2026-01-14

Artículos

Vol. 4 No. 1 (2026): CPA Panamá

Microfinance as a strategy for sustainable financial growth of microenterprises in the manufacturing sector, Panama


DOI https://doi.org/10.48204/2953-3147.8459

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DOI: 10.48204/2953-3147.8459

Published: 2026-01-14

How to Cite

Arauz Fuentes, Y., & Bonilla Alcedo , S. E. (2026). Microfinance as a strategy for sustainable financial growth of microenterprises in the manufacturing sector, Panama. CPA Panamá, 4(1), 199–217. https://doi.org/10.48204/2953-3147.8459

Abstract

Accounting is the common language of business, allowing organizations to record, interpret, and communicate their economic performance in a transparent and structured manner. Microfinance is indeed a powerful tool for sustainably improving people's quality of life, as it enables them to start or expand their own businesses, allowing them to generate income sustainably. This research aims to design a training plan based on the use of microfinance for micro-entrepreneurs in the manufacturing sector of the San Miguelito District. The research employs a quantitative approach, with a field and descriptive design. The population and sample consisted of 15 managers from 11 micro-enterprises in the manufacturing sector of the San Miguelito District.  Data was collected using   an 11-question questionnaire with the following response options: always, almost always, almost never, and never. Descriptive statistics were used for data analysis. The

 

study concludes that the clarity and accessibility of the requirements, along with the speed of loan approval, require attention to improve the effectiveness of microfinance. On the other hand, training is vital for the growth and sustainability of microenterprises because it improves management, develops skills, and fosters innovation. This led to the design of the proposal entitled "Training Plan Based on the Use of Microfinance," aimed at micro-entrepreneurs in the manufacturing sector of the San Miguelito District, Panama Province.

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