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Doing Business In Post-Conflict Zones: Why SMEs Are Key
Given all the benefits of private sector investment in postconflict zones, entrepreneurship is emerging as part of the next generation of solutions for many development issues. However, too often investments—particularly from aid organizations—create dependency and are unable to sustain long-term economic growth. Building local business capacity and supporting homegrown entrepreneurs can help curb this risk.
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NexThought Monday: Approach with Caution – Why Buffett, Gates, and the Giving Pledge Members Should Be Wary of Impact Investing
Many billionaires have signed on to the Giving Pledge, a pact pushed by software tycoon Bill Gates and value investor Warren Buffett for the super-rich to donate much of their wealth. Many are now turning their attention to impact investing. But large, individual investors have at least three reasons to approach the phenomenon of impact investing with caution.
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