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A ‘Win-Win-Win’ Possible In TB Battle: But engagement with private providers is critical for achievement of goals
A key challenge in TB control is replacing suboptimal tests with WHO-endorsed, validated tools at affordable prices, and ensuring that all TB cases are appropriately managed. In this Q&A, Dr. Madhukar Pai of the McGill International TB Centre in Montreal discusses a few of the overarching market issues that impact efforts to diagnose and treat TB worldwide.
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- Health Care
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Sustainable Farming Needs Sustainable Finance: How Rainforest Alliance helps the environment by helping farmers get loans
Lenders consider agriculture to be particularly risky. Farms are often located in remote areas, crops are vulnerable to pests and unpredictable weather, and prices are susceptible to rapid changes. To help address these challenges, the Rainforest Alliance launched its Sustainable Finance Initiative, which helps farmers and SMEs access different types of loans.
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- Agriculture
