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“Technology, Design, Innovation, Africa”: An On-the-Ground Perspective
Investors and potential investors in Africa gathered in Dar es Salaam in May for the World Economic Forum on Africa. I was privileged to speak with a few individuals addressing these issues in Africa, and asked each of them, "Tell me about innovation, design, women and/or technology in Africa." Here are some of their responses.
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Pushing Forward Energy Microfinance: Energy in Common
Energy microfinance only represents 0.5% of the loans issued in microfinance. Energy in Common is a young nonprofit startup that tries to address this gap by focusing exclusively on energy loans. It has partnered with microfinance institutions to support and encourage energy loans while supporting itself from carbon offset donations.
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Primer on Social Entrepreneurship in the MENA Region
?Apparently, this is an issue whose time has come?, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said referring to the new report on ?Social Entrepreneurship in the Middle East: Towards Sustainable Development for the Next Generation? while delivering her closing remarks at the recent Presidential Summit on Entrepreneurship.
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Get Involved! Apply to an iCat Fellowship with LGT Venture Philanthropy
Almost two weeks ago, I got an email that sharing the story of Cynthia, who recently finished her fellowship having learned about the opportunity through NextBillion.net, the email said. Now that’s a boost of motivation for a blogger, so here goes the invitation once again: Read about Cynthia’s experience and apply to the Fellowship.
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An Interview with David Roodman (Part 3): Beyond Microcredits
Recently, I had the opportunity to have a discussion with David Roodman, who works at the Center for Global Development where he spends most of his time trying to understand the ins and outs of microfinance. This is the last part of my interview with David.
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Colorado State on Global Social and Sustainable Entrepreneurship
As with many ventures, the Global Social and Sustainable Enterprise Program at Colorado State University arose from small group of people who saw a need for something different, and decided to do something. It is a start up, for start ups.
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An Interview with David Roodman (Part 2): Technology and Microfinance
Recently, I had the opportunity to have a discussion with David Roodman, who works at the Center for Global Development where he spends most of his time trying to understand the ins and outs of microfinance. this is Part 2 of a three-part interview series.
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An Interview with David Roodman (Part 1): Credit Bureaus and Microfinance
Recently, I had the opportunity to have a discussion with David Roodman, who works at the Center for Global Development where he spends most of his time trying to understand the ins and outs of microfinance. This is the first part of a three-part interview series with David.
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