TY - JOUR PY - 2017/02/24 TI - Microcredit in International Development JF - Hinckley Journal of Politics; Vol 3 (2001) KW - N2 - The institution of microcredit represents a new and effective form of developmental assistance. Microcredit succeeds by putting money directly in the hands of the poor, adapting to their unique cultures, and stimulating personal empowerment. Although not a panacea for economic disparity, microlending holds a great potential for alleviating poverty when coupled with more traditional aid programs and the forces of globalization. UR - https://epubs.utah.edu/index.php/HJP/article/view/3705