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Bitcoin: The Indestructible Currency?
Bitcoin is independent, and it is designed to be anti-inflationary. There will only ever be 21 million Bitcoins in existence, and users obtain Bitcoins by ‘mining’ them through running algorithmsto unlock the coins – or by exchanging conventional money for Bitcoins.
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Incofin Investment Management’s Rural Impulse Fund Acquires Equity Stake in FIELCO From Accion Gateway Fund
FIELCO expects to use Incofin IM’s expertise in international microfinance to “strengthen its governance, focus on social performance and overall structure”
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- Latin America
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Mobile Money Security is Kenya’s Next Big Challenge
Attention needs to be paid to the security of mobile money systems in Kenya especially with the licensing of three virtual network operators in the country, say experts.
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MTN, Airtel Announce Cross Border Remittance Deal in West Africa
The partnership will allow MTN customers in Ivory Coast and Airtel customers in Burkina Faso to transfer money between the neighboring countries.
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OPINION: Only New Products Will Keep MFIs Growing in Rwanda
Through innovation, it is possible for the sector to financially reach the unbanked population and drive home the EDPRS II objectives, especially in the rural areas.
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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SOURCE Initiative Links Entrepreneurs and Investors to Bolster Businesses that Benefit Low-Wealth Americans
A new initiative that discovers business solutions to social issues by linking entrepreneurs with investment capital and mentoring was announced today by The Hitachi Foundation, Village Capital, and Investors' Circle.
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- Impact Assessment
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Building the Impact Investing Market in Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia
The impact investment market is extremely diverse and the DFID Impact Fund is distinctive
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- Impact Assessment
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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PRESS RELEASE: The Aspen Institute Announces Second Class of New Voices Fellows
Leaders from three continents join fellowship to bring local perspectives on international development to global dialogue
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- Education, Health Care
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