Good Works, Grameen and Microcredit -- Muhammad Yunus: Banker to the Poor



Part 1- People often associate good works with non-profits. Yunus describes his model and why its distinct. Grameen Banks dramatic growth has spurred others to try microfinance. According to Yunus, its the Grameen model that sets it apart and why regulation may be in the microfinance future.

1. Muhammad Yunus: Grameen Banks & Microcredit
2. Muhammad Yunus: Profit, Globalization, Leadership
3. Muhammad Yunus: Insurance, Partners and Outside Money
4. Muhammad Yunus: Yogurt, Scalability and Social Business
5. Muhammad Yunus: Early Success, Today's Needy and Education
6. Muhammad Yunus: Assumptions, Changes and Success

May 29, 2009

Wharton School interviews Muhammad Yunus, president of the Grameen Bank. What began with a loan of $27 to 42 women in a small village 33 years ago has grown into a global microcredit movement that has changed the lives of millions of poor people around the world. Muhammad Yunus, founder and managing director of Bangladesh's Grameen Bank, was the guest speaker at Wharton's MBA commencement on May 17 and the recipient of an honorary doctor of laws degree during the University of Pennsylvania's commencement on May 18. Yunus spoke with Knowledge@Wharton about his successes, challenges and upcoming initiatives.

Source: Knowledge@Wharton Interviews