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Over 1,000 death-row inmates at Iran's Ghezel Hesar Prison enter their third week of hunger strike against executions, with some sewing their lips shut in protest of unfulfilled promises.

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The Conversation · Aug 19, 2026

Microfinance's Asian Promise: Why Small Loans Haven't Lifted the Poor

Microfinance in Asia has failed to lift the poorest out of poverty, as small loans often create debt traps rather than sustainable income. The model's flawed assumptions ignore that poor households need skills, infrastructure, and stable employment—not just capital.

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