Bill Gates’ commitment at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, to give $10 billion over the next decade to develop and distribute vaccines to children in the world’s poorest countries has stimulated an interesting discussion on what would be the best use for such a large charitable gift. It’s an important discussion too,... »
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Center for Financial Inclusion Partners with Boston Interactive to Create The Smart Campaign Website
Boston Interactive, a web design and interactive marketing firm, is pleased to announce the launch of the new website for “The Smart Campaign” (www.smartcampaign.org). The Smart Campaign is a global effort to unite microfinance leaders around the common goal of instituting client protection to... »
High Costs Push Dream of Low-Cost Housing Beyond Reach
Food is a basic need. The others are shelter and clothing. That is why when a family moves from one house to a better residence or location, it considers this an achievement. And that is why the slum upgrading projects in towns and cities in the... »
Uganda: Despite Gains, Women Still Lag Behind Economically, Socially
They endure agonising pain to ensure generational continuity. They are the pillars on which homesteads stand. They are women. It is said of them: Behind every successful man, is... »
How You Can Create an Effective Business Plan
When an entrepreneur has identified a potential business opportunity, the next step is developing a business plan for the new venture. What exactly should the new plan contain? How can the... »
How Banks Can Help the World’s Poor
These days, it has become something of a trend to demonise capitalists and praise philanthropists. But if we are to make true progress in tackling our most pressing social... »
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