IELTS reading inference Practice
The success of SEWA in India demonstrates that microfinance is most effective when...
Question type: sentence completion · Difficulty: advanced
- A. it is managed by the government.
- B. repayment rates are strictly enforced.
- C. it is combined with a range of other support services.
- 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.