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TITLE: Freedom From Want

The Remarkable Success Story of BRAC, the Global Grassroots Organization That's Winning the Fight Against Poverty
 

"Ian Smillie insightfully chronicles the work of BRAC and its founder, Fazle Hasan Abed, whom I was proud to present with a Clinton Global Citizen Award. Dr. Abed’s story proves just how much people with vision and commitment can change the world.” -- Former President Bill Clinton  

 “A gripping account of how the practical intellect of one person and the trail-blazing activities of an organization have been able to achieve something close to a miracle.” -- Amartya Sen, Nobel Laureate in Economics
 

 “Smillie writes about how determination, ingenuity and enterprise can end poverty. The billion dollars in micro loans that BRAC extends each year to poor people is just the beginning of the story of this remarkable organization.” -- George Soros  

Title: Freedom From Want
Publishers: Kumarian Press (KP), May 2009     
ISBN: 978-1-56549-294-3 (Paper)
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Title: The 2009 Annual Register, 250th Anniversary Edition
ISBN: 978-60030-828-4
Price: US$ 240.00
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