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Microfinance plan to tackle poverty
Dubai's new Community Development Authority held a meeting yesterday with PlaNet Finance Group, which seeks to fight poverty through the development of microfinance.
- Staff Report
- Published: 12:38 July 16, 2008
- Image Credit: Gulf News
Dubai: Dubai's new Community Development Authority held a meeting yesterday with PlaNet Finance Group, which seeks to fight poverty through the development of microfinance.
A delegation headed by CDA Director General Mariam Mattar met Dr Jacques, president and founder of PlaNet, where they discussed potential collaboration.
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