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“I believe that "government", as we know it today, should pull out of most things except for law enforcement and justice, national defense and foreign policy, and let the private sector, a "Grameenized private sector", a social-consciousness-driven private sector, take over their other functions.”

Quote by Muhammad Yunus

Book:Banker to the Poor: The Autobiography of Muhammad Yunus, Founder of the Grameen Bank

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Banker to the Poor: The Autobiography of Muhammad Yunus, Founder of the Grameen Bank

In this memoir, Muhammad Yunus recounts his personal experiences and the creation of the Grameen Bank, which has become a model for microfinance. Yunus discusses his innovative approach to banking and his mission to alleviate poverty through small loans. more

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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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