[eartick]

With the World Bank involved, only 10% of the money will make it into the hands of the women starting up the businesses.

Stupid move on Ivanka's and our President's part for hitching their wagon to the World Bank. Just crapped away a bunch of money.

[Tax-chick]

only 10% of the money will make it into the hands of the women starting up the businesses

Micro-credit organizations such as the Grameen Bank (the concept's pioneer) and Heifer International have an excellent track record in helping poor women become economically self-sufficient. The World Bank? Not so much ... that's more about shuffling funds to those who are already well-off and connected.