To 'graduate' from poverty, they can borrow to build a business. So why aren't they?
NPR • 12/13/2025 • Last cited 12/14/2025
Summary
The "graduation" approach in Uganda aims to provide financial and moral support to help individuals transition from extreme poverty to self-sufficiency, but the initiative is facing challenges in its implementation, according to NPR. Despite its innovative design, the project is not achieving the expected outcomes, indicating that something is not working effectively.
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Age (0-35)
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