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March 4, 2013
The challenge of feeding the world, taking into account the urbanization phenomenon
By 2050, this world will have 9 billion people to feed. By 2100, the urban population of Africa will have grown by 2.5 billion, and that of Asia by 2 billion. The solution isn’t as simple as investing in smallholder farmers. Urban food insecurity is going to […]
March 4, 2013
Malawi to launch nutrition, HIV and AIDS project
Significant advances have been made maternal health and child survival, but not nearly enough in the fields of stunting due to malnutrition and HIV/AIDS. Malawi is addressing this problem by unrolling its nationwide ‘Nutrition, HIV and AIDS’ project. Read more here.
March 4, 2013
UN kicks off ‘Year of Quinoa’ with focus on world nutrition
The UN declared Year of Quinoa is meant to be used in multiple ways – most important aspect of this year is going to be nutrition. Quinoa has high nutritional value and UN intends to spread its use and value to smallholders across the world. Read more […]
March 4, 2013
A new business model for farmers in the nutrient economy
Management of nutrients is exclusively the area of the farmers of the world. However, several malpractices, some in practice over several decades have had long lasting negative impacts on the society – stunting, obesity and more. This post argues for the case of farmers, as ‘nutrient […]
March 4, 2013
Nutrients for all – Envisioning a new food system
Each successive generation of fast growing, pest resistant crop is less loaded with essential nutrients than the same variety grown, say, perhaps 50 years ago. Rich and poor alike are affected by this lack of nutrients, and this alarming loss of nutrients at each stage is […]
March 4, 2013
Sustainable Financing for mHealth: Options and opportunities for mHealth financial models in low and middle-income countries
This report, prepared by the mHealth Alliance and Vital Wave Consulting explores the possible sustainable models of mHealth for low income areas in the developing world. Read the report here.
March 4, 2013
Pakistan: PPAF, Telenor and Tameer join hands
Telenor Pakistan, and Tameer Microfinance Bank have signed an MoU with the PPAF, or the Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund to introduce a number of ‘Easypaisa’ shops which will streamline the use of mobile money for the poor, for the purposes of money transfers, international home transfers and more. This project […]
March 4, 2013
Microfinance in Africa, through ‘bit’ loans
In Africa, mobile money is fast gaining efficiency, led by Kenya’s Musoni, which is trying to bypass all use of brick and mortar offices, by digitizing all aspects of operations. Required for such radical change that encourages efficiency and reliability, requires technology and necessary support. Read more here.
March 4, 2013
Kenya: Mobile money moved US$16 billion in 2012
Data aggregated by the Central Bank of Kenya shows that the total amount transacted by users of mobile money in Kenya increased by 50 per cent, to hit US$16 billion, or KES1.4 trillion. At the same time, the customer base of mobile money operators like M-pesa, Airtel Money, Orange Money […]
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GST 2.0 and Tax Cuts: Can They Make Growth Fairer and Greener?
India's latest GST reform, being termed as GST 2.0, is more than just slashing rates. By simplifying the tax structure, cutting levies on essentials, and supporting renewable infrastructure, it's open..
Reimagining Sports in CSR: From Tokenism to a Vehicle for Multiplying Impact
In 2023–24, Indian companies spent about ₹1,396 crore of their CSR budgets on sports — just 4% of the total ₹34,909 crore Indian corporates spent on CSR that year. Most of the rest went to edu..
Interactive SHG Map of India: 7.5 million Women Self Help Groups are spread across 27 States and 6 UTs in India
Under the National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM), India has 7.5 million Women Self Help Groups (SHGs) spread across 27 states and 6 Union Territories. Each of these small, self-governed, and peer-co..