Arvind Ashta Books

Focusing on the microfinance sector, this book explores the evolution of social enterprises and the shifting identities of entrepreneurs as they transition from non-profit to commercial models. It presents a comprehensive theory that analyzes the dynamics of change, impact, and growth, while critically examining motivations, funding, and profit. The author investigates how these factors influence social missions and enterprise structures, particularly in the context of hybrid models and corporate philanthropy, highlighting existing challenges within social entrepreneurship.

To address the wicked problem of poverty, microfinance has innovated with new philosophies, changing ethics, differing missions, institutional partnerships, latest technologies and new products. This multi-disciplinary book uses cases studies and field research to present these rapid innovations, useful for scholars, investors and practitioners.