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    Social entrepreneurship
    A third of start-ups aim for social good

    But social entrepreneurs struggle to attract sufficient funding

  • Wednesday, 19 October, 2016
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    Microfinance: creativity against poverty

    Banker Muhammad Yunus talks about Grameen Bank and his lending initiative

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    ‘Clay Water Brick’, by Jessica Jackley

    American microfinance entrepreneur relates a magnetic personal tale of her quest to end poverty

  • Tuesday, 31 March, 2015
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    How does one make it as a business pioneer?

    Being a business creator rather than merely a discoverer was the key to making the shortlist

  • Sunday, 15 February, 2015
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    Grameen to go under full state oversight

    Shareholders see it as move to increase control over ‘micro’ lender

  • Thursday, 9 October, 2014
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    The renaissance of India microfinance

    India microlending has recovered from the 2010 crisis that threatened its destruction

  • Wednesday, 24 September, 2014
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  • Thursday, 8 March, 2012
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    CreditEase shines in China peer-lending market
  • Friday, 13 May, 2011
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  • Friday, 13 May, 2011
    World
    Yunus steps down from Grameen Bank
  • Thursday, 5 May, 2011
    FT AlphavilleCardiff Garcia
    Court backs move to oust Yunus
  • Thursday, 5 May, 2011
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    Court upholds decision to oust Yunus
  • Tuesday, 26 April, 2011
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    World
    Government panel calls for Grameen overhaul
  • Tuesday, 5 April, 2011
    Financial services
    Yunus loses battle to stay at Grameen helm
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