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India Is a Hotbed of Financial Inclusion
As Chief Operating Officer of Accion, a non-profit organisation that lends to and invests in ventures in the financial inclusion and financial technology sectors, Esteban Altschul has a ringside view of developments across the globe in these areas.
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Viewpoint: Embracing Digital Healthcare in Kenya
The digital revolution is upon us. Over the years we have seen technology become embedded across many industries ranging from banking, telecommunications, retail, insurance and even Government. Kenya is no stranger to this digital revolution, with mobile money platforms allowing those who were previously financially disenfranchised access to financial services.
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- Health Care, Technology
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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$30 Smartphones Could Be Headed to Indian Market
The Indian market is destined to see a $30 (or cheaper) smartphone soon, with all the forces working on making this happen.
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Transforming the digital payment infrastructure in India
In the aftermath of demonetisation, millions of Indians have switched to digital modes of payment for their daily transactions. To fuel this momentum, the Union government has announced a slew of incentives further encouraging citizens to go cashless.
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Led by Alibaba Group, More Chinese Investment Continues to Flow Into Indian Startups
Lately, there is a bit of China in some of the top Indian startups, from e-commerce platform Snapdeal and mobile wallet giant Paytm to ride sharing company Ola and travel portal MakeMyTrip.
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Classroom Inventions That Help Save Lives
Sometimes what happens in college is not just practice for the real world, it can actually have a real impact beyond campus. Several student-led product development teams are saving lives through innovative healthcare designs.
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China Launches $1.5bn Fintech Fund
A consortium of Chinese state-owned companies and private enterprises has created a $1.44 billion investment fund dedicated to fintech mergers and acquisitions.
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Mobile Technology Takes Fight Against HIV in Lesotho to the People
Maboe Ntsime remembers well the ordeal she used to go through to receive the regular treatment she and her six-year-old son, Motsamai, depend on as people living with HIV.
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- Health Care, Technology
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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