Managing To Empower (The Grameen Banks Experience of Poverty Alleviation)

The field research on which this book is based and its publication would not have been possible without the support and encouragement of several institutions and individuals. Thanks goes first of all to Grameen Bank staff whose openness to discussion of all issues and willingness to facilitate arrangements made it possible to begin to understand the management of a large poverty alleviation organization. Professor Muhammad Yunus, the founder and Managing Director of Grameen Bank, was patient with questions and generous with his time. His commitment to the work of the Bank coupled with a belief in the capacities of people are mirrored in many of the Bank staff. Senior Managers in Dhaka set aside time for interviews and helped to supply data requested. Ms. Maheen Sultan, Resource Person in the Grameen Secretariat, took great pains to organize a complicated field schedule and to set up interviews with Head Office staff. The Area Managers observed opened their offices, homes, and hearts to the researchers. Branch Managers, Bank Assistants and Bank members were unfailingly courteous and helpful, if curious as to why a middle-aged