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The Australian Development Gateway (ADG) strives to support members of the development community in their efforts to reduce poverty and enhance sustainable development in the Asia Pacific region. The site has been created with participation from members of government, private, academia and non-government organisations. User feedback mechanisms have been incorporated to guide future directions of the site. The site is optimised for low bandwidth access to enable the widest participation throughout the Asia Pacific region.

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Microfinance: financial services for the poor

Defines microfinance, its sources and the Asian Development Bank 'Microfinance Development Strategy' to ensure permanent access to institutional financial services for the region's poor people and their small businesses.

Resource link:
http://www.adb.org/ Microfinance/default.asp
Published: November 2005
Source: Asian Development Bank (ADB) (http://www.adb.org/)
Added to ADG on: 07 December 2005 , contributed by: Guy Winship (World Education Australia)
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