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NextBillion News Vol. 28 September 5, 2008
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August Analysis Foreshadows a Busy Fall

[Contents]

1. Interview with IGNIA Fund's Michael Chu

NextBillion.net Co-Managing Editor Francisco Noguera sat down with Michael Chu - formerly of Banco Compartamos - to discuss his newest venture, the $75M IGNIA Fund.

2. Featured Blog Posts:

- Defining a Base of the Pyramid Business
Manuel Bueno
Monica Touesnard

What IS a "Base of the Pyramid" business?  Bueno and Touesnard attempt to shed light on this often murky concept.

- Chinese Activity in Africa: Part 1 | Part 2
Grace Augustine

A two-part series exploring Chinese investment in Africa and its implications for development and business.  

- Reports on the Aspen Network for Development Entrepreneurs
Virginia Barreiro
Katherine Samuels

Barreiro and Samuels explore how ANDE is creating an industry group for our sector.

3. Cornell Announces Base of the Pyramid Essay Competition

Prizes range from $1000 to $4000; submit essays by October 5, 2008.

4. Featured Event: Social Capital Markets 2008

October 13-15 in San Francisco, California; more than 200 attendees have already signed up to hear from a great lineup of speakers.

5. Jobs/Careers: Country Director, New Ventures India

Applications are due September 19, 2008.

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NextBillion News Vol. 28 September 5, 2008

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