BancoSol, the world's first private commercial bank to focus exclusively on microfinance, is located in La Paz and has 35 branches throughout Boliva. Using small loans, which average about $2,100, the bank works to meet the needs of Bolivia's microentrepreneurs and small business owners. Half of the bank's clients are women. The New York Times includes some information about BancoSol in this article, Fighting Poverty With $2-a-Day Jobs.