micro-credit
Britishnoun
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Yunus, a Bangladeshi banker who was awarded his Nobel in 2006 for pioneering micro-credit loans to impoverished people, has worked with the International Olympic Committee on a business program for athletes.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 19, 2021
“What we are looking at more and more is a shift from basic services and basic assistance to self-reliance,” Woode said as he detailed plans for micro-credit schemes and vocational training.
From Washington Post ● Dec. 27, 2017
The United States has backed "micro-credit programs" for years to fund small loans to help entrepreneurs in developing nations create businesses.
From Reuters ● Sep. 25, 2012
In addition, there is no credit or micro-credit system.
From Time ● Dec. 28, 2011
It is one of 500 set up by Grameenphone, Bangladesh's largest mobile phone provider, which was founded with the help of Muhammed Yunus, the Nobel Peace laureate and micro-credit pioneer.
From BBC ● Mar. 12, 2010
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