Welcome to a compelling journey through the world of micro-finance, where the pursuit of prosperity knows no bounds. "Microfinance Miracles" is your gateway to understanding the profound impact of micro-finance programs on the lives of the impoverished. This preface offers a glimpse into the transformative narrative that unfolds within the pages of this book.

• Targeting the Vulnerable: Explore how micro-finance has become a vital policy and program aimed at reaching marginalized groups, including women, the poor, rural communities, and the deprived.
• The Poverty Puzzle: Understand how micro-finance is rooted in the shared concern of all developing countries to empower the poor and reduce poverty.
• Credit for All: Learn how development organizations and policymakers have embraced the idea of providing access to credit as a central component of poverty alleviation efforts.

• A Beacon of Hope: Discover why micro-finance programs have emerged as a promising tool for achieving poverty alleviation goals, even with limited development funds.
• Recognition and Impact: Delve into how specific micro-finance programs have gained recognition, both within the development sector and beyond.
• Simple Yet Powerful: Understand the fundamental concept behind micro-finance: granting access to financial services, especially credit, to empower impoverished individuals and enable them to break the cycle of poverty.

• A Potent Weapon: Hear from the Vice President of the World Bank on why micro-finance is considered the most powerful tool in the fight against poverty.
• Lessons from Pioneers: Explore pioneering experiments with micro-finance in the South Asian Region, from the Grameena Bank in Bangladesh to the self-help group-commercial bank linkage in rural India.
• Untapped Potential: Acknowledge that despite success stories, a significant portion of the region's impoverished families still lack access to reliable financial services, hindering their progress.

• Poverty Reduction: Recognize how micro-financing has assumed a unique role as a global instrument for poverty reduction.
• Empowering Women: Understand the profound impact of micro-finance programs in India in empowering women, even as questions linger about their broader societal benefits.
• Effective Intervention: Explore why micro-finance has emerged as one of the most effective interventions for economically empowering the impoverished.

Join us on a journey to witness the microfinance miracles happening in Mandya and beyond. "Microfinance Miracles" is not just a book; it's a testament to the resilience of individuals and communities striving for a brighter future.

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