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Micro-loans In Bosnia

Micro-loans In Bosnia

23 September 1996

The four-year war in Bosnia has destroyed much of the country's infrastructure. More than two million people fled the country or were internally displaced. Many women lost their husbands and sons during the fighting. A programme financed by the Dutch Government and the World Bank is helping these women to start their own businesses in order to support their families.

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News & Features / Features / UN in Action
Corporate Name
WORLD BANK
Subject Topical
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
WOMEN
WOMEN WORKERS
EDUCATION
Geographic Subject
EASTERN EUROPE
BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA
MAMS Id
UNA0468
Parent Id
UNA0468

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The four-year war in Bosnia has destroyed much of the country's infrastructure. More than two million people fled the country or were internally displaced. Many women lost their husbands and sons during the fighting. A programme financed by the Dutch Government and the World Bank is helping these women to start their own businesses in order to support their families.

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