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On the Way to Copenhagen: The Business of Climate Change Adaptation
As COP15 enters its final week it’s timely to ask what role business can play, especially in addressing the effects of climate change in the lives of the poor.
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Emerging Business Models for Serving SMEs in Banking
SMEs in developing countries have become in the last years a strategic priority for financial institutions, as their margins in other markets fall due to the intensified competition coming from non-financial organizations. This has resulted in many large banks changing their business models and organizational structure to cater to them.
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Copenhagen Climate Summit: The Missing Billions
This week and next, I and then Rishabh Kaul will be at the U.N. climate summit in Copenhagen to cover any relevant news and events. Except when discussed as victims of climate change, the people at the base of the economic pyramid are largely invisible in the negotiations. This is a huge problem for both the poor and for the negotiations.
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The Next: Intention to Compete Forms Due January 15
The Next:2010 Case Writing Competition is an excellent way to contribute to the emerging field of business for social impact and interact with leading figures in the space. But to enter, you must complete an Intention to Compete Form by January 15, 2010.
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Request for Proposals: Work with a NextBillion Sponsor as It Relaunches Its Communications Strategy
New Ventures (NV), an initiative housed at the World Resources Institute, is one of NextBillion.net’s sponsors. The attached request for proposal aims to identify capable vendors that work with us in the redesign of our visual identity and web properties.
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Are You Unreasonable?
Well, are you? If you are, then be sure to apply to this year’s Unreasonable Institute. The Institute is an social enterprise incubator / fellowship / peer-selected investment fund all rolled into one somewhat messy, completely brilliant ball.
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A BoP Perspective on Energy Venture Capital
Christine Eibs Singer, CEO of E+Co, comments on Vinod Khosla’s excellent article in the most recent Innovations Journal. Click through the jump for the full story.
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MajorityMarkets.org ? A New Site for BoP Experts
MajorityMarkets.org is a new website led by the Opportunities for the Majority Office (OMJ) at the Inter-American Development Bank. Staffed by reputed OMJ experts, it aims to share its knowledge about BoP markets while aiming to become a "clearinghouse for people and organizations" seeking advice and guidance in the field.
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