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International Feature – Microfinance
Calm After the Storms Enterprise
Having the ability to save and borrow is key to rising out of poverty. Quebec-based Développement international Desjardins has created a modern financial system that is benefiting Haiti’s poor.
Excerpt from article:“Haiti’s financial system, generally, offers only basic services. Debit cards are not accepted and only one bank chain in Port-au-Prince has ATM service. Due to constant electrical blackouts, these ATMs are rarely operational. ”