Muhammad Yunus
Nobel Prize laureate in Peace 2006
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Muhammad Yunus, born on June 28, 1940, in Chittagong, British India, is a Bangladeshi economist and social entrepreneur. He is best known for founding the Grameen Bank, which popularized the concept of microcredit. In 2006, he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts to create economic and social development from below. His work has significantly impacted the fight against poverty and the empowerment of women worldwide.
Frequently asked
- Who is Muhammad Yunus?
- Muhammad Yunus, born on June 28, 1940, in Chittagong, British India, is a Bangladeshi economist and social entrepreneur. He is best known for founding the Grameen Bank, which popularized the concept of microcredit. In 2006, he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts to create economic and social development from below. His work has significantly impacted the fight against poverty and the empowerment of women worldwide.
- In what year did Muhammad Yunus win the Nobel Prize?
- 2006 — Peace