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Microfinance

Microfinance refers to small sums of borrowed funds by individuals in ELDCs for self-employment purposes so that they can generate income for themselves and their families.

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The syllabus topics that use this term.

  • 4.10Progress Toward Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

Taught in Economic Growth and/or Economic Development Strategies

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