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Woori to buy Cambodian microfinance institution
Woori Bank has decided to acquire Cambodia’s microfinance institution Malis Finance for 5 billion won ($4.9 million) to accelerate its global expansion.
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‘Mobile money, Bitcoin driving down African remittance costs’
Mobile money and digital currencies are being used to boost remittances into Africa and drive down the cost of sending money to the continent, experts said on Wednesday.
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Growing ranks of high net-worths committed to social investment
The number of high net-worth individuals (HNWI), those that have $1 million (£0.6m) or more of investable assets, has grown worldwide by 15% in the last year and the overwhelming majority are seeking to use their money to have a positive social impact.
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Myanmar: Adjusting for growth in the financial sector
Authorities in Myanmar are determined to foster economic progress and have placed financial inclusion on their list of priorities.
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Staying safe in conflict zones: advice from women social entrepreneurs
Ashoka fellows leading social change in troubled areas talk about how they protect themselves and stay strong for their team
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World Bank Group offers $1.4m to 12 social enterprises in North-East
The World Bank Group will give $1.4 million to 12 social enterprises in the North-East, working on access to affordable healthcare services, education, water and sanitation services.
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Nurturing Startups Trying To Reduce Pollution From Plastic
The problem of plastic pollution is so vast, it deserves a business accelerator for startups focused only on reducing all that waste. Now there is one.
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OPINION: Latin America’s Silicon Valley: That would be Colombia
Today, nearly half of the world lives in poverty, including nearly a quarter of Californians. The United States, like every nation, grapples with the challenge of income inequality. Colombia is no different.
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