Microfinance

Microfinance "is a general term to describe financial services to low-income individuals or to those who do not have access to typical banking services."

Criticism

 * Susan Feiner and Drucilla Barker, "Microcredit and Women's Poverty", The Dominion, January 17, 2007.
 * Walden Bello, "Microcredit, Macro Issues", Znet, October 21, 2006.
 * Jude L. Fernando, "The Myths Behind Microfinance", 12.09.10.
 * Erik Ringmar and Jude L. Fernando (eds.), Microfinance: perils and prospects (Routledge, 2005).

Examples of Microfinance Projects

 * Grameen Foundation
 * Opportunity International UK
 * Trickle Up