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Social Entrepreneurs Summit
Want to keep track of what’s going on in Switzerland this week?? Many will undoubtedly be following the glitzy World Economic Forum, but allow me to suggest an alternate: the Social Entrepreneurs Summit.? Also sponsored by the Schwab Foundation and held concurrently with the Forum, the...
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Prodem Sold to Venezuela Under a Cloud of Intrigue, Irony
Prodem, the 3rd largest microbank in Bolivia and a long-time BOP success story known for its home-grown smart ATMs, now finds itself at the center of a political-economic power struggle between Bolivia and Venezuela.? Yes, the socialist/populist governments of Evo Morales and Hugo Chavez are...
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Weekend Reading: M-Banking, Remittances, Philanthropreneurs
Update: I just saw this week’s edition of BusinessWeek, where the cover story is entitled? Beyond The Green Corporation.? Worth reading, although I’ll warn you not to expect anything earth-shattering.? It’s also worth taking a look at some of the associated articles...enjoy.With...
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Rwanda Journal: Vision 2020
Editor’s note: NextBillion staff writer Courtland Walker recently returned from a 10-day trip to Rwanda. Over the next week, he will post reflections on his trip as part of the Rwanda Journal series. The most recurrent thought during my time in Rwanda was, “What?s the first...
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Rockefeller and InnoCentive Partner to Bring Scientists to the BOP
The Rockefeller Foundation is partnering with InnoCentive to offer an innovative way of solving the science and technology challenges faced by the world?s poorest citizens. InnoCentive is a privately-held company that provides a web-based service to Fortune 500 companies to tap into a...
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International Private Enterprise Group – DC – January Meeting
Remember IPEG (International Private Enterprise Group)? We’ve written about it in the past, and have mentioned the nascent DC chapter as well. A quick reminder: the group aims to create an opportunity for professionals interested in the intersection between business and development to...
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Interview with Liza Kimbo, Director of CFWshops Kenya
A poised, articulate individual, Liza Kimbo, Director of CFWshops Kenya, seemed just like the kind of person who could lead a successful BOP enterprise. Before the holidays, Liza delivered a presentation about her organization at a brownbag hosted by the Grassroots Business Initiative at the...
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A Condominium for Squatters – Land Reform in Sri Lanka
Ashoka Fellow Darin Gunesekera has succeeded in securing deeds to a brand new condominium to more than 670 families ? 4,000 people - in Sri Lanka who formerly lived in a slum. Property and regulatory system reform has gained momentum in recent years, and this model suggests significant...
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