The most powerful tool to lift families out of extreme poverty is to grant micro-loans to women.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Granting micro‑loans to women is the most powerful way to lift families out of extreme poverty.
- In plain terms
- Women’s micro‑loans can lift families from poverty.
- What can you take from it?
- Target micro‑finance to women for greatest impact.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why are women effective recipients of micro‑loans?
- What supports are needed for success?
Another view
Micro‑loans may not succeed without supportive infrastructure.
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