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S6 Ep4: What have we learned about microfinance?
VoxDev Development Economics
The Evolution of Microfinance: From Historical Roots to Global Practices
This chapter explores the historical origins of microfinance, beginning with Jonathan Swift's initiatives in the 17th century Ireland and evolving through to figures like Benjamin Franklin. It highlights how these early examples shaped modern microfinance principles and its significance in global poverty alleviation and community development.
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