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Small Business Might Be Big Business for Mobile Money
Small business owners and entrepreneurs are getting in on the action of mobile money. This post summarizes conversations I had over the past few months, as well as two new research pieces that highlight some challenges ahead for the industry to cater this important segment.
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Egypt’s 800-Billion Pound Gorilla
With an estimated 800 billion Egyptian Pounds ($136 billion) in domestic deposits, you’d think Egyptian banks should have plenty of loans and credit available for Egyptian small- and medium- sized enterprises (SMEs). Not quite; considering the fact that Egyptian government debt held domestically is nearly the same amount.
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The New Nomads and Cloud Computing in Africa
The Nomads of the Sahara are called the "children of the clouds" and in Africa, clouds announce the rain that brings hope. A new type of cloud is bringing hope for the next generation of African innovators and unleashing their creativity: Cloud computing.
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The “Gandhi Approach” to Better Governance
Microcredit, formal and informal loans from friends or family can get a social enterprise only so far. Larger equity investments can help a micro-enterprises over the hump and into real SME scale. This article summarizes some governance principles indispensable at this stage.
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