1. Money-lending, across the ages … Aristotle, 350bc: “Very much disliked is the practice of charging interest; and the dislike is fully justified … money intended…

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Slide 1Money-lending, across the ages … Aristotle, 350bc: “Very much disliked is the practice of charging interest; and the dislike is fully justified … money intended…

State of the Sector Microfinance India 2009 N.Srinivasan 26 October 2009 Trends High growth rates continue MFIs added more new clients than SBLP New banks enter bulk finding…

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ACKNoWLeDGeMeNTS The authors of this report wish to thank and acknowledge the contribution of all the people who have generously offered their ideas, insights and time in…