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Weekly Roundup: A 1,030-Enterprise Survey, a Cuba/U.S. Collaboration, and a ‘Big Bet’ Primer
An expansive survey of social enterprises, a new health care collaboration between some old Cold War rivals, and an ambitious exploration of the challenges of "big bets" in philanthropy highlight this week's roundup of social business and global development news.
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- Agriculture, Education, Health Care, Social Enterprise
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One Funder Intrigued by New Ways to Finance Education in Poor Countries: Gates
We were intrigued to see that the Gates Foundation recently awarded Opportunity International $1 million to support its education finance program.
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- Education
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- philanthropy
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Nigeria to Include Financial Education in School Curriculum
As part of efforts to improve financial literacy in the country, the Central Bank of Nigeria's (CBN) in conjunction with Nigeria Education Development Council (NERDC) would soon commence teaching of financial education at all levels of the education system in Nigeria.
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- Education
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Cuba to Boost Uganda’s Healthcare
Visiting Cuban Vice president has said his country is keen on reactivating its historic ties with Uganda and help boost Uganda’s healthcare and university education.
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- Education
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Bridge Schools Re-Open Amid Uncertainty, Controversy
On a rainy Monday afternoon, Bridge International Academy (BIA) in Nsumbi in Wakiso district is abuzz with activity. A number of children, dressed in their light green school uniforms, playfully gait about the school compound.
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- Education
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Finalists Announced for 7th European Microfinance Award on Access to Education
On Wednesday 21st September 2016, the Selection Committee for the 7th European Microfinance Award, on “Microfinance and Access to Education”, composed of members of the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs, European Microfinance Platform (e-MFP) and Inclusive Finance Network Luxembourg (InFiNe.lu), chose the three finalists who will go on to compete for the €100,000 prize: Fundación Génesis Empresarial from Guatemala; Kashf Foundation from Pakistan; and Opportunity Bank of Uganda. This year, the Award recognises the role of microfinance in enabling access to education for children and/or skill-training for youth and adults to enhance their employment and self-employment opportunities.
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- Education
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- microfinance
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Maternal Health in Masaka Receives Boost
In a country where the number of patients outmatches the number of nurses and midwives by mindboggling ratios, becoming a mother qualifies as a matter of life and death.
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- Education, Health Care
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Weekly Roundup: Dubious Controversy, Outrageous Pricing and Angels in South Africa
Among the week's highlights (and lowlights): Grameen Foundation and Muhammad Yunus make an unwelcome entrance into U.S. presidential politics, Mylan Pharmaceuticals defends itself from price-gouging accusations, and a business angel network launches in South Africa.
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- Education, Health Care, Investing, Social Enterprise
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