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Social entrepreneur incubator launched in Taiwan
A social entrepreneur incubation platform based on the U.K.’s UnLtd model was launched July 1 in Taiwan, according to program operator Social Enterprise Insights.
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Indonesia Receives Us$500 Million from World Bank in Support of Financial Sector Reform Policies
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- World Bank issued the following news release:The World Bank'sBoard of Executive Directors approved today a US$500 millionFinancial Sector Reform and Modernization Development Policy Loan for the Government of Indonesia. The loan supports Indonesia's policies aimed at reinforcing the stability of the financial system, diversifying the financial sector, and expanding financial inclusion to reach the poor and other underserved groups.
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Ugandan banks look to expand reach through agents
At least six banks have expressed interest in using agents to reach out to people outside the formal banking institutions, Bank of Uganda has said.
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Impact investor money chasing very few investible companies in India
Venky Natarajan, Managing Partner at impact investment fund Lok Capital, speaks to BUSINESS TODAY about impact investing in India.
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NextBillion to Cease Publication of Spanish-language, Brazil Sites
We have decided to cease publication of NextBillion en Español and NextBillion Brasil as of today. Here’s why.
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NextBillion to Cease Publication of Spanish-language, Brazil Sites
We have decided to cease publication of NextBillion en Español and NextBillion Brasil as of today. Here’s why.
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Consumer Federation of Kenya fights off claim of bias in mobile money war
Pressure is mounting on the Consumer Federation of Kenya ( Cofek) to stop opposing the award of licences to Equity Bank and two other Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs) and support the venture.
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Mobile virtual operators compete with established players in Africa
Players in the traditional telecoms market have struggled in countries where extensive infrastructure is needed
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