Muhammad Yunus
Muhammad Yunus is a renowned Bangladeshi economist and banker who revolutionized poverty alleviation through microcredit.
As the founder of Grameen Bank, he pioneered the concept of providing small loans to impoverished entrepreneurs, particularly women, who were unable to qualify for traditional bank loans.
Yunus's work has earned him numerous accolades, including the Nobel Peace Prize in 2006.
He has also been recognized as a professor of economics and a global thought leader.
Yunus is a founding member of Global Elders, a group of distinguished individuals working to address critical global issues such as climate change, HIV/AIDS, and poverty using their collective experience and political independence.
