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b'What do a children\\u2019s book, a Nobel Prize, and the World Bank have in common? More than you would think. The book One Hen tells the story of how a very small loan made a very big difference\\u2014it\\u2019s the story of the effect of microlending. Although microlending has been around for about 30 years, and has been embraced by banks in developing countries, it\\u2019s been largely ignored by the major banks in industrialized nations. In this time of economic uncertainty worldwide, what better time than now to embrace the hopes and dreams of small entrepreneurs and help them contribute to economic growth? Learn more by listening to today\\u2019s podcast.'