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Definition microfinance in British English

microfinance noun

[uncountable] noun
/maɪkrəʊˈfaɪnæns/
1

loans and other financial services for people who are poor, and who cannot normally get these services from banks

Example

By supporting women's economic participation, microfinance helps to empower women.

Example

The majority of banks do not provide microfinance products as microfinance is an expensive enterprise.

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Definition microfinance in British English