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The Promise of Micro Finance and Women's Empowerment. Dina D. Pomeranz, February 2014, Paper. "The microfinance revolution has transformed access to financial services for low-income populations worldwide. As a result, it has become one of the most talked about innovations in global development in recent decades. However, its expansion has not been without controversy. While many hailed it as a way to end world poverty and promote female empowerment, others condemned it as a disaster for the poor. Female empowerment has often been seen as of one the key promises of the industry..." Link verified August 21, 2014