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World Service,31 Mar 2005,22 mins

Micro-Lending - A Route Out Of Poverty

Global Business

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Interview with David Bussau and his attempt to help the poor through micro-lending. A look at how small amounts of credit are able to help small businesses emerge from regions where poverty is widespread. The loans, which are short term, are seen as key to economic development.

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