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“Poverty is the absence of all human rights. The frustrations, hostility and anger generated by abject poverty cannot sustain peace in any society.”

Quote by Muhammad Yunus

Book:Creating a World Without Poverty: Social Business and the Future of Capitalism

Work

Creating a World Without Poverty: Social Business and the Future of Capitalism

The book delves into the idea of social business, which combines business principles with a social mission. It examines how this approach can contribute to reducing poverty and transforming the global economic landscape. more

Author

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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