Banker to the poor
micro-lending and the battle against world poverty
1st ed.
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Author
Contributions
- Jolis, Alan. - Contributor
Publication
1999 - PublicAffairs, New York, New York (State)
Language
English
Word Count
64,500 words, Guess
Page Count
258 pages
Identifiers
- Open LibraryOL23263257M
- ISBN-101891620118
- OCLC Control Number40723664
- Library of Congress Control Number99013535
- Goodreads647978
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- LibraryThing451507
Classifications
- LCCHG3290.6.A6 Y86 1999
Description
The founder of the Grameen Bank relates how he developed the system of micro-credit to help eradicate poverty in countries such as Bangladesh by providing financial education and small loans to rural families.
Subjects
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Genres
- Biography
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