The document outlines the history and development of microcredit programs through Grameen Bank, which provides loans to the poor in Bangladesh. It discusses how Grameen Bank pioneered the use of social collateral and group lending. Over time, it has improved its business model, processes, and expanded its offerings to include additional services and companies to support the poor across various industries. Today, Grameen Bank has over 8 million borrowers, most of whom are women, and has helped many rise out of poverty through access to credit and other services.
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