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Revision as of 06:28, 12 July 2021

1. Financial services - inclusion.

The provision of financial services to otherwise financially excluded individuals and communities, through small scale and collective structures and institutions.

Particularly in developing countries.


2. Credit - inclusion.

The provision of small loans on a similar basis.

Also known as microcredit.


See also