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Record 128 million of world's poorest received micro-loans in 2009

March 21, 2011 - 12:00am

WASHINGTON, DC – More than 128 million of the world’s poorest families received a micro-loan in 2009 – an all-time high, according to a report released by the Microcredit Summit Campaign.

Business

Microcredit and trust in the poor

By Chris Malazarte | May 22, 2010 - 12:00am

Former PDEA (Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency) undersecretary Clarence Paul Oaminal messaged me on Facebook if there was anything good to propose to the new administration.

Freeman Cebu Business

$100 Of Hope... And A New Life

By Justin Cole | November 19, 2006 - 12:00am

Nobel Peace Prize winner Muhammad Yunus, Queen Sofia of Spain and hundreds of campaigners met for a summit here in Halifax, Canada last week where they announced their lofty goal of attempting to lift 175...

Starweek Magazine

ADB urges lower rates on microlending

June 20, 2006 - 12:00am

The key to reducing interest rates on microcredit in a sustainable manner, is to cut costs through improved market competition, innovation, and efficiency, according to a study made by the Asian Development Bank...

Banking