One example of an MFI that views microfinance as a platform and not a product is Grameen Bank. Established as a pilot project in 1976, Grameen Bank transformed into the world’s first commercial ...

The concept of halal microfinance has gained significant attention as a means of providing financial assistance while adhering to Islamic principles. By combining ethical practices with financial ...

Through microfinance loans — small amounts of capital that fund the start of modest businesses — Grameen demonstrated that the poor are “bankable,” and boasted an impressive 98 percent loan recovery ...