How Microfinance Failed the World's Poor

Wall Street Journal Wall Street Journal · 24min

Microfinance was once hailed as a miracle cure for global poverty, promising to empower the world's most vulnerable with small business loans.

But in countries like Cambodia, the industry has devolved into a cycle of predatory debt that is leaving families struggling.

WSJ’s Gabriele Steinhauser explains why this once-celebrated solution has failed so many.

Jessica Mendoza hosts.

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