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Mobile Money Accounts in Uganda Grow To Over 25 Million – Ucc Report
Of these, the report says, 21 million accounts undertook at least one billable mobile money transaction in the 90 days preceding March 31. For every two Ugandans, at least one has an active mobile wallet.
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- Technology
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COVID May Be Impact Investing’s Defining Moment, Actis’s Shami Nissan Says
In the corporate world, socially responsible behavior is being put to the test, too — revealed as either phony marketing or a true commitment to global betterment.
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- Investing, Technology
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Viewpoint: COVID-19 Lockdown: How Digital Lenders Can Contribute To Financial Inclusion in India
By introducing non-traditional sources of credit to a credit-starved population and small businesses, fintech lenders can help people get easy access to capital.
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- Coronavirus, Finance, Technology
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Ugandan Ecommerce Platforms Power Recovery From COVID-19 Crisis
David Akanshumbusha sells groceries at a stall in Nakawa market on the outskirts of the Ugandan capital, Kampala.
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- Coronavirus, Technology
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Viewpoint: The Critical Role of Microfinance Institutions Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic
Microfinance Institutions (MFIs) have been critical in providing financial services for these vulnerable people and like their clients, MFIs are negatively affected by the economic impacts of the crisis.
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- Coronavirus, Finance, Technology
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- microfinance
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Businesses Working With Slavery Survivors in India Seek Ways To Offset COVID
A trafficking survivor, 35-year-old Chalwadi has been looking for new clients since businesses started reopening as India gradually exited from a 11-week COVID-19 total lockdown, with many restrictions still in place across the country.
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- Coronavirus
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- Asia Pacific
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- philanthropy, startups, tourism
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New Mercy Corps CEO Named To Replace Longtime Leader Who Resigned Under Pressure
Mercy Corps has a new CEO, replacing its longtime leader who resigned last year over the international relief agency’s handling of credible accusations of child abuse against one of its founders.
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Lana Has Launched in Latin America To Be the One-Stop Shop for Gig Workers’ Financial Needs
Lana, a new startup based in Madrid, is looking to be the next big thing in Latin American fintech.
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- Finance, Technology
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