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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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Step 1: Create an Enabling Environment for Markets
We often use this web space to discuss factors that impact private sector growth such as access to finance or market linkages. Today, however, I want to take a moment to discuss something even more fundamental: by treating violence as one would treat disease, CeaseFire is addressing this first step for creation of a true enabling environment.
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Moving from Survival to Entrepreneurship in Haiti
As Haiti recovers from its devastating earthquake, international donors are hoping the tragedy offers a chance to set the country on a more sustainable path. A recent hearing of a U.S. House of Representatives subcommittee hearing explored ways to promote growth-oriented small and micro enterprises in Haiti.
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BoP Career Paths: Interview with Agnes Dasewicz of the Grassroots Business Fund
Today’s BoP Career Path Series post features an interview with Agnes Dasewicz, Chief Operating Officer at the Grassroots Business Fund; an organization providing financing and technical assistance to high-impact enterprises at the BoP. Let’s see what Agnes had to say about the skills necessary to meet the demands of structuring BoP investments.
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Lessons from Granada: How MBA Students Can Help
The Latin American-focused conferences of the past weeks have finally come to an end. I became engaged in several discussions on how to increase MBA participation in this growing industry.
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And the Granada Declaration Was Signed…
I’m back home in Washington after one of the most exciting trips I’ve made representing NextBillion. Granada was spectacular and the ANDE Latin America Conference stood out in ways much more than a few.
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From Costa Rica to Nicaragua: Capturing Day 1 at the ANDE Latin American Conference
It’s a warm, yet breezy evening in Granada, Nicaragua. From Parque Central, a central reference point for most visitors, the soft backdrop of music and laughter can be heard dripping from the patios. I have just made my way back to the small family run hotel where I stay after a more than just a busy day at ANDE’s Latin American Conference.
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ANDE Goes to Nairobi (and E+Co Was There!)
As Diana Hollmann reported yesterday, the maiden investment management training organized by Aspen Network of Development Entrepreneurs (ANDE) in Nairobi in the first week of March 2010, gathered at least 15 participants from four continents and nine countries. This was an incredible platform which afforded participants an opportunity to share...
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