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IELTS Reading inference Practice

The success of SEWA in India demonstrates that microfinance is most effective when...

Question type: sentence completion ยท Difficulty: advanced

  1. A. it is managed by the government.
  2. B. repayment rates are strictly enforced.
  3. C. it is combined with a range of other support services.
  4. D. loans are given to individuals rather than groups.

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Paragraph C describes SEWA's success by highlighting its approach of 'integrating micro-loans with other support services, such as collective bargaining, skills training, and marketing assistance'. This shows that its effectiveness comes from being part of a 'holistic empowerment strategy', not just providing loans.

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