Economics, Econometrics and Finance
4 years ago

BRAC's Program Targets Ultra Poor, Expanding Microfinance Reach.

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RePEc: Research Papers in Economics
Reaching the People Whom Microfinance Cannot Reach: Learning from BRAC's “Targeting the Ultra Poor” Programme
David Hulme, Karen Moore, Kazi Faisal Bin Seraj

Paper Summary

The article discusses BRAC's program for helping the ultra poor, focusing on how to reach those who can't access microfinance. The program has evolved over time and has shown positive results in lifting people out of poverty. However, there are concerns about its effectiveness. By studying BRAC's approach, we can learn how to better target and support the ultra poor.

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