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What does it mean?
Investing a small share of income in micro‑finance projects is ethically sound and builds future business partners and consumers.
In plain terms
Micro‑finance investment is ethical and creates future markets.
What can you take from it?
Allocate funds to micro‑finance for ethical and strategic benefits.

Where it applies

  • corporate CSR
  • impact investing
  • venture capital

Putting it to work

  • set aside a CSR budget for micro‑finance
  • partner with micro‑finance institutions

Questions to consider

  • How does micro‑finance align with corporate values?
  • What risks are involved?

Another view

Returns may be lower than traditional investments.

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