Why Microfinance Fails the Poorest: How BRAC Rebuilds Markets from Scratch

Описание: Most people think microfinance lifts everyone out of poverty. But the truth is shocking: the ultra-poor are systematically excluded. This video breaks down a landmark study from the Journal of Business Venturing (2009) on how Bangladesh's BRAC used 'bricolage'—scavenging and repurposing existing resources—to fill the institutional voids that trap the poorest. You'll learn why traditional market systems don't work for them, how social entrepreneurs can rebuild trust and access from the ground up, and the hidden political battles behind helping the most vulnerable. Based on the research by Mair, Martí, and Ventresca, this is a must-watch for anyone interested in real-world social change.