Headquartered in
In December of 2005, Barclays entered the microfinance sector via a pilot program in the west African country of
– A specialized bank account for Susu collectors, including the provision of capital for on-lending to their clients;
– Training programs for Susu collectors; and
– Financial literacy and education programs for Susu clients
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