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Microfinance was supposed to save Asia’s poor. Why has it failed to live up to its promise?

For the poorest households in Asia, even small loans can lead to expensive debt traps.

August 19, 2026 1 min read Pressivio News Desk

Source: The Conversation

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For the poorest households in Asia, even small loans can lead to expensive debt traps.

Original source: The Conversation
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