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Donors seeking new relevance as African growth gains pace
AID has quite often been described as a life-support machine for Malawi, one of the world’s poorest nations. A country that has so far eluded the simplistic "Africa rising" narrative, Malawi remains one of the continent’s most aid-dependent nations.
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The base of the pyramid: will selling to the poor pay off?
The concept of serving the world's poorest four billion or so people has been popular since CK Prahalad introduced the idea a decade ago. But so far, profits remain elusive
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Zambia And IBM To Provide Increased Access To Life Saving Drugs
VENTURES AFRICA – IBM has announced a collaboration with Zambia’s Ministry of Health to provide citizens with better access to 200 lifesaving drugs.
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- Health Care
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OPINION: Impact investing here to stay
Financial advisers need to resist the urge to roll their eyes when the issue of impact investing comes up in conversation
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The Next Generation of Impact Investors: How millennials will shape the future of the sector
A recent ImpactAssets report explores how the millennial worldview influences the financial strategies of the next generation of investors. It draws on a variety of research as well as insight from investors. Report co-author Lindsay Norcott interviews one of those investors, Michael Sidgmore, founder of NextGenEngage and VP, Investor Network at iCapital Network.
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J.J. Abrams Teases ‘Star Wars: Episode VII’ with UNICEF Charity Initiative Video
J.J. Abrams is giving fans a first look at “Star Wars: Episode VII” and a chance to win a cameo in the new sci-fi epic — all in the name of charity.
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GE Healthcare Is Focusing On Emerging Markets, R&D And Cost Cuts To Drive Growth
Driven by growth from the emerging markets and gains from cost cutbacks, profits from GE‘s healthcare segment have risen strongly in the last few years.
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GrowthAfrica invests in five Kenyan agribusiness start-ups
Five Kenyan entrepreneurs receive 5,000 USD each to solve problems in the agriculture value chain. Nairobi- Kenya- 22nd May 2014: The Growth Hub; a Nairobi based high impact business accelerator is pleased to announce the five start-ups that have received 5,000USD in funding after a successful 16 week incubation program to develop a prototype, pilot and launch their innovation in the market.
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- Agriculture
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