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Microfinance and poverty reduction (1)

Mansuur IBRAHIM Microfinance has gained global acclaim as a significant poverty reduction tool in many developing countries.
Microfinance was popularised by Grameen Bank in Bangladesh. It is far preferable to village money-lenders, who often demand ...
[Interview = Asia Economy Lee Chohee, Head of Finance Department; Organized by = Asia Economy Reporter Kim Minyoung] “The problem with Korea’s microfinance lies in its focus on financial support. It ...