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“People.. were poor not because they were stupid or lazy. They worked all day long, doing complex physical tasks. They were poor because the financial institution in the country did not help them widen their economic base.”

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Muhammad Yunus
Muhammad Yunus

Muhammad Yunus, born on June 28, 1940, is a renowned entrepreneur, economist, and philanthropist from Bangladesh. He is best known for founding Grameen Bank, which provides microloans to the poor to help them start businesses and improve their lives. For his work, Yunus was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2006. more

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