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3 ways the public sector can work with business to fight chronic diseases
More than three out of every five people who die today will do so because of a chronic, non-communicable disease such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancer or lung disease.
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Ten global organizations join MIT D-Lab’s Practical Impact Alliance
Johnson & Johnson, Unilever, and others sign on to the Practical Impact Alliance, a collaborative initiative aiming to scale poverty solutions worldwide.
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96% of mobile payment agents in Bangladesh are profitable, says MicroSave study
Ninety-six percent of mobile payment agents in Bangladesh are making profits, thanks to low operational costs, a testament to how popular the service has become in just a few years, according to a study.
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Why mobile money is so tough to crack in South Africa
Mobile Money is proving to be a tough nut to crack. Here is why.
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Q&A: West African Bitcoin Transfer Firm Joins Fight Against Ebola
Bitcoin, a “decentralized virtual currency” according to the U.S. Treasury, is the first cryptocurrency to be rolled out in its entirety. In addition — when considering market value — Bitcoin is largest cryptocurrency.
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3-D Printed Plastic Could Replace Not-Very-Good Corrugated Iron Roofs In The Developing World
The modular system might an ideal alternative for the rusty, non-insulated roofs that are pervasive in poorer countries.
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3 tech phenomena you only encounter in the emerging markets
There’s a stage when, after travelling too much, or meeting too many people from the emerging markets, your perception of the world shifts.
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