Microcredit pioneer Muhammad Yunus has written his second book, Creating A World Without Poverty. The book outlines his concept of a “social business” serving the needs of the poor, and is critical of those who call themelves social entrepreneurs, but who operate with a profit motive. The book also provides an overview of the first two dozen ventures financed by Grameen Bank. Read a review.
Tags: Anti-poverty strategies, social entrepreneurship
For another review and commentary on Yunus’ concept of social business, read: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/7c524468-cd51-11dc-9b2b-000077b07658.html1 Comment
Susan Stabile
on February 2, 2008 at 8:20 am
For another review and commentary on Yunus’ concept of social business, read: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/7c524468-cd51-11dc-9b2b-000077b07658.html