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Get Involved! Apply to an iCat Fellowship with LGT Venture Philanthropy
Almost two weeks ago, I got an email that sharing the story of Cynthia, who recently finished her fellowship having learned about the opportunity through NextBillion.net, the email said. Now that’s a boost of motivation for a blogger, so here goes the invitation once again: Read about Cynthia’s experience and apply to the Fellowship.
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An Interview with David Roodman (Part 3): Beyond Microcredits
Recently, I had the opportunity to have a discussion with David Roodman, who works at the Center for Global Development where he spends most of his time trying to understand the ins and outs of microfinance. This is the last part of my interview with David.
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Colorado State on Global Social and Sustainable Entrepreneurship
As with many ventures, the Global Social and Sustainable Enterprise Program at Colorado State University arose from small group of people who saw a need for something different, and decided to do something. It is a start up, for start ups.
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An Interview with David Roodman (Part 2): Technology and Microfinance
Recently, I had the opportunity to have a discussion with David Roodman, who works at the Center for Global Development where he spends most of his time trying to understand the ins and outs of microfinance. this is Part 2 of a three-part interview series.
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An Interview with David Roodman (Part 1): Credit Bureaus and Microfinance
Recently, I had the opportunity to have a discussion with David Roodman, who works at the Center for Global Development where he spends most of his time trying to understand the ins and outs of microfinance. This is the first part of a three-part interview series with David.
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Yunus Speaks on Social Business: Impact without Profit
Microfinance guru Muhammad Yunus recently spoke about his new book on social business. Social business, as defined by Yunus, is a venture whose sole mission is to create a positive impact on society through its good or service, and is thoroughly sustainable, but has no profit. Is profit necessary for a business to scale up quickly and efficiently?
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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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The Top 5 List: Best New BoP Teaching Cases
Learn more about some of the best new base of the pyramid cases that have been released the past few years through the William Davidson Institute at the University of Michigan.
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