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Targeting the Urban Ultra Poor: Taking The Road Less Travelled
India’s urban population has surged from 78.9 million in 1961 to 286 million in 2001, and could double in another 25 years. To help those urban poor that are left out of microfinance programs, Kriti Social Initiatives decided it was essential for the pilot to include program components addressing livelihoods and healthcare.
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- Health Care
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Mozambikes Pedals to Promote Development Via Low-Cost Bicycles
Lauren Thomas is working hard to get more Mozambicans on two wheels. Thomas, a former investment banker who traded New York for Maputo, is the co-founder of Mozambikes, a fledgling business that aims to provide high-quality bicycles at affordable prices through an innovative business model.
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- Education, Transportation
