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Frequently Asked Questions about Microfinance
Frequently Asked Questions about Microfinance
What is microfinance?
What do local microfinance institutions (MFIs) do?
Where do MFIs get the money for loans?
Why is this different from other loan programs?
Are these people really poor?
What is the difference between microcredit and microfinance?
Why do you focus on women?
Can very poor people actually start and run a successful business?
Do very poor people repay their loans?
Do people really get out of poverty?
I’ve heard that MFIs charge a hig… Continue
What is microfinance?
What do local microfinance institutions (MFIs) do?
Where do MFIs get the money for loans?
Why is this different from other loan programs?
Are these people really poor?
What is the difference between microcredit and microfinance?
Why do you focus on women?
Can very poor people actually start and run a successful business?
Do very poor people repay their loans?
Do people really get out of poverty?
I’ve heard that MFIs charge a hig… Continue
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Friday • January 18 • 7pm
Muhammad Yunus
Creating a World Without Poverty: How Social Business Can Transform Our Lives (PUBLICAFFAIRS)
Reading & Book Signing
UW Kane Hall, Room 130
Muhammad Yunus won the 2006 Nobel Peace Prize for his work with microcredit: small loans to individuals who are too poor to qualify for traditional loans. He will discuss his business model, one that keeps markets free, but works towards the elimination of poverty. Tickets are free with the purchase of Creating a World Without Poverty from UBS, otherwise tickets are $5. Books and tickets will be available beginning December 31.
Creating a World Without Poverty by Muhammad Yunus
Our Price: $20.80
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http://www.bookstore.washington.edu/trade.taf?dept=attribute&category=events&par=trade&ttl=events&page=1