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The most significant presidential election this year in sub-Saharan Africa occurred this past weekend. Nigeria already has so many pieces of the puzzle: bountiful resources, auspicious geography, a famously entrepreneurial and optimistic population. But it will take an exceptionally shrewd and courageous leader to fit the pieces together.
Africa Election Watch 2011: NigeriaBlog Post
Many of you have been tracking the aftermath of the 60 Minutes report about Greg Mortenson?s non-profit, Central Asian Institute (CAI), the allegations of mismanagement and misrepresentations in his book, Three Cups of Tea. It shows how critical it is to collect actual data on how organizations impact poverty. How can we increase transparency?
Narratives Are Not EnoughNews
South Asia continues to have the largest concentrations of poor rural populations despite the fact that the wider Asia-Pacific region has made major strides in combating poverty, a United Nations agency said today, stressing that agriculture is key to poverty alleviation. The study by the UN International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), entitled Agriculture - Pathways to Prosperity in Asia and the Pacific , shows that rural poverty rates have dropped only slightly in t...
Investing in Agriculture Key to Ending Extreme Rural Poverty in South Asia ? UNBlog Post
I recently attended a presentation in Buenos Aires on the book ’Inclusive Businesses: Market Initiatives with the Poor in Latin America.’ It’s the third book written via the collaborative efforts of academics and researchers in the Social Enterprise Knowledge Network. Among the book’s findings are six factors that shed light on inclusive business.
New Lessons and Other Thoughts on the Presentation of the Last Book of SEKNBlog Post
Mary Ellen Iskenderian, President and CEO of Women’s World Banking, discusses the challenges and opportunities of match-savings programs and micro-insurance, and the importance of understanding clients. In Jordan, WWB is piloting a health insurance program where insurance products are coupled with loans, resulting in strong customer relationships.
Mobilizing Savings Through InsuranceNews
Never mind tablets, smartphones, and mobile-social-location-photo-sharing apps. Heck, never mind computers . The single most important technology of the last half-century, the one that has most drastically changed the day-to-day existence of very nearly everyone on Earth, remains the plain old GSM phone: unloved and half-forgotten in NYC and Silicon Valley - but still used by the billion in the rest of the world. That’s why Boston-based ...
TxtEagle Raises $8.5 Million To Give 2.1 Billion A VoiceBlog Post
The term ?microfinance? is used interchangeably with the term ?microcredit?. But just as Kleenex is only one of many brands of tissues, microcredit is only one piece of the microfinance puzzle. Women’s World Banking CEO Mary Ellen Iskenderian discusses the path toward broader financial inclusion, economic empowerment and rights.
Distinguishing Microcredit From MicrofinanceNews
Delhi, India - The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and the Ross School of Business signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) in Delhi April 1 confirming their intent to collaborate as strategic partners. The MOU will bring together two very unique efforts. It will support CII’s India@75 initiative and the Ross School’s C.K. Prahalad Initiative. The MOU was signed by Robert J. Dolan, dean of the Ross School, and Chandrajit Banerjee, director general of CII. The two organi...
The Ross School and the Confederation of Indian Industry Sign a Memorandum in Honor of CK Prahalad
