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Impact investing likely to grow at 30% annually
Impact investing, in which money is used to deliver social benefits alongside financial returns, generated around $100 million (around Rs.547 crore today) of capital in India last year and is set to grow at an annual pace of 30%, according to research by the Rockefeller Foundation.
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Microcredit loans fall for first time in 13 years
The number of people around the world who have access to microcredit financing has fallen for the first time in 13 years, reflecting turmoil in the sector and the fallout from the global financial crisis.
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In Turkey, Economic Opportunities for Women Coincide With More Domestic Abuse
In Turkey, a fast-changing society has brought new opportunities for women, but also increased domestic abuse.
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Sequestration’s effect on US aid
Since U.S. lawmakers failed to reach a deal on March 1 to avert $85 billion in across-government budget cuts, the global aid community has been nervously awaiting the impact on development business.
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CSIS report: Refocus aid on private sector
Today, the Washington D.C.-based Center for Strategic and International Studies released a new report that calls for U.S. foreign aid to reorient itself around the private sector and make “broad-based economic growth” its organizing principle.
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Why We Need to Leverage Behavioral Design Early and Often
Base of the Pyramid customers, like any other consumers, are driven by behavioral economics. A recent study provide suggestions for incorporating insights from behavioral economics into the design of development programs and BoP-focused ventures.
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India’s Budget Targets Women
At a time when India’s commitment to women’s rights is under scrutiny, the government’s annual budget released Thursday proposed a number of measures for women, including increased spending to improve their safety and a bank only for women.
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