What is Social Progress

Microfinance deployment is an important measure of development to the low-income entrepreneurs and households in their journey of poverty and social upliftment in the African countries. Microfinancial services, which were previously randomly available to the low-income, financially excluded households are presently a possible pathway to improve the way they could utilize to develop their small businesses and achieve their business goals. Although the provision of microfinancial services in the African countries continue to grow, the results show that the microfinance organizations are not strategically market-prone in the delivery of services. In this era of fierce competition, key marketing strategies and approaches are required such as the need for proper market orientation and planning, competitive edge in their marketing mix, training and development, among others to promote social progress to the low-income entrepreneurs.