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Prof. Muhammad Yunus
Founder of the Grameen Bank and Winner of the 2006 Nobel Peace Prize
In 1976, Muhammad Yunus founded the Grameen Bank. The success of the Grameen model, lending to the poor, has inspired efforts throughout the developing world and even in industrialised nations including the USA. In 2009, Thinkers 50 placed him among the top ten most influential thinkers.
"Today, the concept of business is to make money. Making money is the name of the business."
In detail
Besides Grameen Bank he has created a number of companies in Bangladesh to address diverse issues of poverty and development. Among the companies are Grameen Phone (a mobile telephone company), Grameen Cybernet (Internet Service Provider), Grameen Communications (Rural Internet Service Provider), Grameen Software company, Grameen Information Technology Park, Grameen Fund (Social Venture Capital Company), Grameen Capital Management company and many more. His methods have also been applied to Burma and in Kosovo with great success and he is now embarking upon an effort to eliminate global poverty.
What he offers you
Prof. Muhammad Yunus is a highly charismatic figure with a wealth of innovative ideas and the power to help thousands of people to decide their own destiny. He has shown himself to be a leader who has managed to translate visions into practical action for the benefit of millions of people, not only in Bangladesh, but also in many other countries. He carefully explains to audiences his ideas and lays the foundations for the successful implementation of his model which is eradicating poverty around the globe.
How he presents
An empowering and emotive speaker, Muhammad Yunus talks passionately about his goals and dreams and leaves audiences inspired with his simple yet effective ideas.
Languages
He presents in English.
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Speaking topics
- The Grameen Model
- Economic Self-advancement
- The Eradication of Poverty
- Economic Development
- Social and Economic Policy Making
Books and publications
- 2008
Creating a World Without Poverty: Social Business and the Future of Capitalism - 1998
Banker to the Poor: Micro-Lending and the Battle against World Poverty
Credentials
- 2009
US Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest civilian award in the US - 2006
Nobel Peace Prize - 8th Seoul Peace Prize
- Mother Teresa Award, India
- Honorary Doctorate from the American University of Beirut
- 2004
The Economist Newspaper's Prize for Social and Economic Innovation. - 1998
Prince of Asturias Award - Sydney Peace Prize
- 1996
Simón Bolívar Prize from UNESCO - 1994
World Food Prize
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