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Portfolios of the poor

Book • 2009
This book explores the financial lives of the poor in Bangladesh, India, and South Africa, revealing how they use a variety of financial tools to manage their limited resources.

Through detailed financial diaries, it highlights the need for more flexible and reliable financial services to support these households.

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