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Viewpoint from Justin Rattner: Five Ways Social Entrepreneurs Use Technology to Increase Their Impact
“Technology for the sake of technology is a waste of precious resources. Social entrepreneurs need to understand the deep value that ICT can bring to social change when it is offered in context, with appropriate training, and with the intent of empowering the user. We hope this report inspires many others to take up this challenge in ways we haven’t even begun to imagine.” Justin Rattner, President, Intel INTC -1.2% Foundation.
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Off-Grid Solar Companies Closed $64M in 2014: The Start of a Bigger Trend?
Early-stage investments in off-grid solar companies operating in developing countries reached $63.9 million in 2014, according to a tally from Greentech Media.
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- Energy, Impact Assessment
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Invest Early in Social Enterprises and Dream Big: Jacqueline Novogratz
Acumen Founder, Jacqueline Novogratz, discusses the need for 'Patient Capital' and 'leaders who reject the status quo' at UnconventioniL Chennai, organised by Villgro and Tie Chennai.
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- Impact Assessment
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- South Asia
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MBA’s Start-Up Ventures Make a Social Impact in Emerging Markets
MBA students prove that entrepreneurs can create a great social impact and develop profitable business models at the same time.
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- Education, Impact Assessment
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The Elusive Long Track Record in Impact Investing: How to deliver social and financial returns over the long term
In spite of growing client demand for impact investment opportunities, barriers exist, with the number one concern of many investors being the lack of long-term, successful track records among investment funds. Global Partnerships COO Mark Coffey reflects on why these long track records are so rare, and how investors can better deliver long-term financial and social impact.
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PRESS RELEASE: TriLinc Global Impact Fund Makes Impact Investments in South Africa and Argentina
TriLinc Global Impact Fund announced today that it has approved a total of $11.9 million in trade finance facilities to two companies in South Africa and one company in Argentina, bringing total financing commitments as of November 30, 2014 to $57.9 million for business expansion and socioeconomic development through its holdings in Africa and Latin America.
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Beyond Profits: Millennials Embrace Investing for Social Good
Once she gets her MBA degree from UC Berkeley in May, Leigh Madeira's dream is to help find funding for young companies devoted to improving the lives of the world's poor.
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PHN Unveils $1m HIC to Address Nigeria’s Suboptimal Health Outcomes
As low application of innovation and technology in the healthcare sector remains the biggest drawback in transforming delivery in Nigeria, the Private Sector Health Alliance of Nigeria (PHN), a private sector-led coalition, has unveiled $1 million Health Innovation Challenge (HIC) to address suboptimal health care.
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- Health Care, Impact Assessment
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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