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Invested Development Invests in iProcure to Improve Access to Farming Inputs in Kenya
Invested Development (ID), an early stage impact investment fund manager, has invested in iProcure, a technology startup serving the needs of the agricultural ecosystem in Kenya. iProcure provides software to enhance sales and inventory management in rural and peri-urban agriculture markets. As a result, farmers can access high-quality farming inputs and equipment conveniently and affordably.
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- Impact Assessment
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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The fashion brands empowering women in developing countries
From providing jobs for Palestinian refugees in Lebanon to offering business training for emerging artisans in Rwanda, fashion has the power to create positive change
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- Impact Assessment
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Vatican Conference examines how impact investing can serve the poor
(Vatican Radio) A two-day symposium in the Vatican this week is examining “impact” investing and how it can serve the poor. Entitled “Investing for the Poor”, the conference (from June 16-17) is being jointly sponsored by the Pontifical Council of Justice and Peace, Catholic Relief Services and the Mendoza College of Business from the University of Notre Dame.
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- Impact Assessment
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- impact investing
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Social entrepreneur uses innovation to push economic growth
Social entrepreneur Irene Chikumbo is using technological innovation to accelerate economic growth and social development in Zimbabwe.
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- Impact Assessment
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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OPINION: What Can Social Entrepreneurs Do for the Future of Indonesia?
With the upcoming election the question of who we prefer to lead the country has become one of the most discussed topics in Indonesia. But putting aside political debate that we are being exposed to these days, it will be a lot more enlightening to evaluate another type of leader that may profoundly change Indonesia in the future.
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- Impact Assessment
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- governance
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Michael Dell And The UN Foundation Join Forces To Promote Entrepreneurship Around The World
As the global advocate for entrepreneurship, the tech CEO will spread the gospel of the benefits of startup thinking into developing economies.
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- Impact Assessment
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OPINION: Did ‘Social Business’ Sink the Cardboard Bike?
It’s time to retire the term “social business.” Better to run a business that honors agreements and respects the dignity of employees and customers.
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- Health Care, Impact Assessment
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MIGA and OPIC team to unlock investments in African agriculture
A new partnership between a U.S. government agency, a World Bank Group member and a private equity fund plans to help about half a million small-scale farmers boost yields and improve food security in sub-Saharan Africa.
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- Health Care, Impact Assessment