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Building deposit insurance systems in developing countries
July 12, 2017 Editor 0
Deposit insurance systems (DIS) play a key role in building confidence among depositors and helping keep their money safe. However, deposit insurance should never be considered a “magic bullet,” a “quick fix” or a stand-alone solution to maintain financial stability. The 2008 global financial crisis created a crisis of confidence in banking systems around the […]
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Can ‘fintech’ innovations impact financial inclusion in developing countries?
May 15, 2017 Editor 0
Financial technology, “fintech,” has been reshaping the financial services industry with the level and speed of innovation that’s simply fascinating. A month ago, my colleagues and I attended the 5th Annual Lendit USA conference to check out about the latest innovations and thinking in this field and see how we can apply it to our […]
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Human Capital as Source of Innovativeness in Subsistence Small Businesses
October 21, 2016 Editor 0
Subsistence small businesses (SSB) are very important in developing countries for reducing poverty. Companies in developing countries need innovation in order to compete, and innovation is particularly significant for SSBs, as they are usually less well-prepared for competition. Human capital is the key to improving the situation of poor countries as such human capital improves […]
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Six Things You Need to Know About Crowdfunding in Developing Countries
December 18, 2015 Editor 0
This post was originally published on “Crowdfund Insider.” If you are an entrepreneur in emerging markets, you have probably heard a lot about crowdfunding, but have wondered how it could be useful for your early-stage business. In developed markets, crowdfunding is swelling the ranks of early-stage entrepreneurs and bolstering the pipeline of enterprises that diversify […]
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Want to support enterprise development in developing countries? Think about the other salient factors. An investigation of Zimbabwe and Pacific Island countries
June 8, 2015 Editor 0
Want to support enterprise development in developing countries? Think about the other salient factors. An investigation of Zimbabwe and Pacific Island countries Wilton Wilton International Journal of Entrepreneurship and Small Business, Vol. 25, No. 3 (2015) pp. 282 – 295 Donor organisations and governments of the world, including those of developing countries have initiated programs […]
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5 Unanswered Questions on Expanding Digital Economies in Developing Countries
May 19, 2015 Editor 0
Recently, the Technology Salon in Washington DC asked if Digital Economies Will Empower or Enslave the Next 4 Billion Mobile Users? While there was a general recognition of the lack of digital literacy, and the disadvantages people face when trying to understand the costs and benefits of having an online presence, opinions were split on […]
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