Prof. Muhammad Yunus & Grameen Bank Awarded The Nobel Peace Prize for 2006

The Norwegian Nobel Committee has decided to award the Nobel Peace Prize for 2006, divided into two equal parts, to Muhammad Yunus and Grameen Bank for their efforts to create economic and social development from below. Lasting peace can not be achieved unless large population groups find ways in which to break out of poverty. Micro-credit is one such means. Development from below also serves to advance democracy and human rights...more
 

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About Grameen
When we started giving out tiny loans under a system which later became known as the Grameen Bank, we never imagined that one day we would be reaching hundreds of thousands, let alone five million, borrowers.
 
 

Grameen Bank
Provides credit to the poorest of the poor in rural Bangladesh without any collateral. At Grameen Bank, credit is a cost effective weapon to fight poverty and it serves as a catalyst in the overall development of socio-economic.. more
 
 

Grameen Family
There are now more than two dozen organizations within the Grameen family of enterprises. These include the replication and research activities of Grameen Trust, handloom enterprises of Grameen Uddog and fisheries pond management by Grameen Motsho or the Fisheries Foundation. More about Grameen Family more
 
 

What is Microcredit ?
Microcredit is the extension of small loans to enterpreneurs too poor to qualify for traditional bank loans. It has proven to be an effective and popular measure in the ongoing struggle against poverty, enabling those. more
 
 

Articles by Muhammad Yunus
Is Grameen Bank Different?
Ten Indicators to Assess Proverty Level
Grameen Bank II
Social Business Entrepreneurs Are the Solution
Expanding Microcredit Outreach
Commonwealth Lecture, 2003
Grameen Bank's Struggling (Beggar) Members Programme
Acceptance Speech on Petersberg Prize, 2004
 
 
 
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Monthly Update : September 2006
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Past Nine Years of Grameen Bank
 
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GB Annual Report (1983-2004)
Grameen Bank Auditors' Report 2005

NEWS & MEDIA
The UN Seceretary General Sends Greetings To Bangladesh
Awards Received by Professor Muhammad Yunus
Grameen Bank Wins Petersberg Prize
HR Statement on Microcredit - 59th UN General Assembly session 15 November 2004
MicroSave Briefing Notes on Grameen II
The 8th Habit: From Effectiveness to Greatness by Stephen Covey
Grameen Microcredit & How to End Poverty from the Roots Up by Paul Sinclair
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