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The man who financed 5.3 million poor people
October 13, 2006
Dr Yunus has been internationally lauded for his efforts and the micro-credit system has been replicated in several countries, including the United States. Among the many accolades that he has received are the Magsaysay Award, the Gandhi Peace Prize, the Sydney Peace Prize and the World Food Prize.
On the Grameen Bank website is Dr Yunus's vision - 'these millions of small people with their millions of small pursuits can add up to create the biggest development wonder'. And they have.
Image: In this file photo dated November 19, 1999, Yunus receives the Indira Gandhi National Award for Peace from the then President of India K R Narayanan
Also See: Now, securitised micro credit
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