Definition of "microfinancing" [microfinancing]

• The provision of microfinance. (noun)

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• "That microfinancing is good for the emancipation of women and poverty alleviation in developing countries is true says Dutch-sponsored researcher Alfred Lakwo, but only in part."
• "Many primarily philanthropic Web sites like Kickstarter and Kiva.org have sought small sums in support of high-risk ventures, arts groups and charities under the rubric of microfinancing and crowd-sourcing."
• "Back to the letter: we left off at "microfinancing" - let me just add here that I fulfilled another resolution which I have been meaning and wanting to do for some time."