In this edition of the Fletcher Forum podcast, podcast editor Shawn Ghuman sits down with Dr. Amjad Saqib, the Executive Director of Akhuwat, the largest Islamic microfinance organization in the world. While microfinance takes many forms all over the world, Dr. Saqib's interest-free microloans program in Pakistan serves as a noteworthy testament to both human nature’s inherent generosity as well as every human’s desire to provide for themselves and their family. In this discussion with Dr. Saqib, we learn about what inspired him to start Akhuwat, the organization’s successes so far, and how he hopes to expand this model across the globe.
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