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Press release: Mindtree.org Launches Social Inclusion Platform to Democratize Technology for Micro-Entrepreneurs
The purpose of the Mindtree.org digital platforms is to make digital technology and professional services accessible to millions of local entrepreneurs working in the informal economy. These initiatives help to set up profitable micro-businesses, connected communities and networked marketplaces, improving their income and standard of living.
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- Entrepreneurship, Technology
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- South Asia
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US pension fund TIAA buys stake in social impact investor Aavishkaar-Intellecap
Pension fund Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association of America (TIAA) has invested around $32 million (Rs 230 crore) for about 20% stake in social impact investor Aavishkaar-Intellecap Group.
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- Investing
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- South Asia
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Small Loans Help Increase Rice Yield In Bangladesh, Study Shows
Microfinance institutions have a positive impact on farmers, allowing them to adopt high-yield rice varieties and increase their farming output, researchers say.
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- Agriculture, Finance
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- South Asia
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WhatsApp Chief Seeks Reserve Bank of India Approval to Expand Payment Services to All Indian Users
WhatsApp Chief has written to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), seeking a formal nod to expand payments services to all its 200 million users in India.
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- Finance
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- South Asia
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How Facebook uses ‘WhatsApp phones’ to tap next emerging market
Facebook, WhatsApp’s parent, and India’s richest man, who started Reliance Jio, are teaming up to draw hordes of customers with cheap phones, rock-bottom rates and handy messaging services.
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- Technology
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- South Asia
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Asian Development Bank approves $50 million for microenterprise development in Bangladesh
For the longer term, the project would develop microenterprise finance operational guidelines for microfinance institutions, including piloting for some partner organisations and a mobile-based financing application.
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- Finance
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- South Asia
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WorldRemit Teams Up With BRAC Bank & bKash for Bank/Mobile Money Transfers to Bangladesh
Using the WorldRemit app or website, the Bangladeshi diaspora living in more than 50 countries may now send money quickly and securely.
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- Finance
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- South Asia
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Pakistan Fights Poverty with A Gig Platform
A website similar to LinkedIn connects offline workers in the South Asian country with potential employers.
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- Entrepreneurship
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- South Asia
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