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Mahmoud El-Gamal

Small loans could make a big difference for the poor

April 14, 2010admin

In four rural villages outside of Cairo, researchers led by Baker Institute fellow Mahmoud El-Gamal are testing micro-lending (or small loan) systems designed to help the poor help themselves. The loan amounts are very modest — anywhere from $5 to… Continue Reading →

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Pakistan’s crisis and the hope for recovery

December 3, 2009admin

Pakistan’s economy faces a complex set of problems according to Adnan Mazarei, assistant director of the Middle East and Central Asia Department and mission chief for Pakistan at the International Monetary Fund (IMF). During a recent talk at the Baker… Continue Reading →

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The U.S. Dollar and Oil Trading

October 7, 2009admin

Reports of the U.S. dollar’s demise may have been greatly exaggerated, but a report by the Independent’s Robert Fisk on “secret meetings” to discuss conducting oil trades — traditionally priced in dollars — using a basket of currencies has moved… Continue Reading →

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