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EMW 2012
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November 16, 2012
Renee Chao-Beroff (PAMIGA): Donor coordination is a constraint, but allows one to do larger, more innovative projects. But most importantly, it is a vehicle for sharing experiences and
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EMW 2012
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November 16, 2012
As Emilie Goodall from UNPRI outlines, there is a rapidly emerging and sophisticated landscape for RF for direct investors such as MIVs. They include endorsement – like SMART,
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EMW 2012
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November 16, 2012
Laura Foose, from SPTF, says there is confusion within the industry about the plethora of social performance/RF initiatives. But in effect, the landscape is not murky: there is
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November 15, 2012
The notion of social entrepreneurship is very broad. However, one common element is to have respect for all parties in the value chain of the social enterprise. We
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November 15, 2012
Jean Luc Perron of Grameen Credit Agricole says that there are thousands of potential social businesses, in developed as well as developing countries. Access to health, energy, education:
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November 15, 2012
Grameen Shakti (Grameen Energy) — we now sell 1,000 solar home systems per day. We have now sold 1 million systems, which took us 16 years to do.
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November 15, 2012
Yunus is not opposed to anybody making money; but there is a ‘green zone': cost of fund +10-15%. This is one way to allow profit while maintaining social
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November 15, 2012
Who are the ultea poor? Most had hat least two meals in the previous day, but most faced food and fuel shortgages. They’re especially vulnerable to shocks –
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November 15, 2012
Graduation pilots start with recognition that poverty is multi-faceted; and we stand on the shoulders of giants who have developed this understanding – BRAC in Bangladesh notably. Poverty
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November 15, 2012
Bob Annibale: it’s key to have strong client protection standards. The industry has moved substantially in this area and good work is being done, though it needs to
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