The Role of Space-Based Networks in Expanding Grameen-Type Microcredit Through Systems Engineering, Social Business Entrepreneurs and International Wholesale Funds

摘要

Space technology and its current path of development are often criticized for a lack of social application and high cost. The human impact of Global Positioning Systems, satellite communications, and space exploration is evident. However, these impacts do not immediately penetrate to the largest segments of the world's population nor do they tend to solve the problems of those in the most urgent need. This paper will endeavor to demonstrate that the unique application of system architectures implementing existing space network technologies and social business entrepreneurial practices can facilitate substantial advances in expanding "Grameencredit" globally in the vision of Nobel Laureate Muhammad Yunus.