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The Business environment in Mali
Mali’s sudden emergence into the world’s spotlight came in early 2012 when the country descended into chaos as a result of a military coup. Prior to the still lingering period…
Posted inKenya
Tourism and Home-stays in Kenya
‘Kenya is one of the world’s great tourism destinations’ says the national tourism board, ‘known for its remarkable diversity of landscapes, wildlife and cultures. From sweeping savannahs to tropical beaches…
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The Business Environment in the Gambia
Country Background 1.1 Location The Gambia is a small country in West Africa with a population of 1.7 Million. It is surrounded by Senegal, apart from a short strip of Atlantic coastline at…
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Financial inclusion and the Potential of Linking Formal and Informal Financial Institutions
Microcredit, microfinance and the vision of building ‘inclusive financial systems’. Figure 1: Financial needs and financial services for the poorSource: Helms (2006) Microfinance entails the provision of small financial services…
Posted inZambia
A look at Zambia’s Economy
Against a backdrop of depressing statistics, there is an increasing buzz within Zambia about the potential role low cost technology startups could have in increasing the financial prospects of the…
