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The Greatest of Lucks; An Opportunity You Should Consider
It’s time to offer my perspective on the transitions and invitations that have been made public on NextBillion this week. I will be brief and touch on two points only: how this website changed my life, and ending with an exposition of my vision for NextBillion and how you can contribute to it.
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NextBillion Needs a New Leader
NextBillion has been undergoing some transformative changes. WDI is hiring a new, full-time, managing editor of NextBillion, who will be based in Ann Arbor, Michigan. NextBillion needs a capable leader to foster its growth into a new era. The goal is to make NextBillion the premier spot for BoP coverage around the world.
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“Machine Powered” Entrepreneurs: Infrastructure-based Microfranchising
Continuing our exploration of microfranchising, we’ll move on from discussing the business-in-a-bag model to one that requires a larger physical presence for the franchise: infrastructure based models.
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Bahrain’s Family Bank: Pioneering Islamic Microfinance
Under Islamic law, the conventional practice of charging interest for loans is prohibited. So how can the estimated 1.5 billion Muslims worldwide access microfinance products? Institutions like the Family Bank in Bahrain attempt to provide an answer by offering microfinance services that are fully compliant with Islamic banking laws.
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Transitions in the NextBillion Team: Rob Katz and Acumen Fund
I’m finding it difficult to put the right words on paper today as I seek to let you know about some important transitions on site. Today, I’ll officially transition from my role as a Managing Editor on NextBillion to that of a Staff Writer. Acumen Fund, my employer, transitions from its role as a Managing Partner to that of an Associate Partner.
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Social Enterprise All Around: A Look at Noteworthy Events Coming Up
August is around the corner and the summer is slowly starting to wind down. The social enterprise scene continues to burst with activity, however, and here’s a brief overview of what’s going on in the next couple of months.
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A Closer Look at the “Business in a Bag” Model
This post is part of a series that introduces iuMAP, a web-based social enterprise directory developed by Ayllu and launched in media partnership with NextBillion. It analyzes the "business in a bag" model of microfranchise, used by several social enterprises to expand their operations.
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Stories from Sarvajal’s Turf: Cartels
Cartels engage in price fixing, which can become a hindrance to any business. It becomes a challenging task to then engage in marketing while ensuring the security of your stakeholders as well as expanding the business. In the Stories from Sarvajal series, Rishabh describes his experience working at Sarvajal, a for profit water enterprise.
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