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dgExpertOpinion: Microfinance and Politics

In this opinion piece, Ascanio Graziosi reflects on the current trends in the microfinance industry. Do you agree? Disagree? Date: May 13, 2005.

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May 13, 2005

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DR.PRABIR Dutta June 12, 2006, 12:00 am

Microfinance in India needs to be taken up to support educated unemployed.With the rise of desire of middle class in higher education and shortage of employment opportunity;no option is found for them except to go for self-employment with the help of microfinance.It also enhances inovative ideas in productivity and development of non-conventional sectors.