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August 24, 2012
Establishment and Expansion of Islamic Microfinance Institutions (MFIs) in Africa by Farz Foundation
This report by the Oxford Microfinance Initiative examines the potential of expanding Farz Foundation’s model of Islamic Microfinance in select African countries like Egypt, Ghana, Mali, Morocco, and Sudan, and the challenges the Foundation has faced so far in its efforts to scale. Read more here.
August 24, 2012
India: Bengal to build 33,000 houses for the poor
According to West Bengal Urban Development Minister Firhad Hakim, the State Government is planning to construct 33,000 houses for the EWS (economically weaker sections) of the society. Read more here.
August 24, 2012
Taiwan built village in Haiti inaugurated
A resettlement village in Haiti funded and built by Taiwan was recently inaugurated. This village is to house 200 families or 1000 people, and also includes a 300 hectare area suitable for agriculture. Read more here.
August 24, 2012
India: New housing scheme for the urban poor
The Prime Minister of India, Dr Manmohan Singh has recently announced the launch of a new housing scheme for the urban poor which will provide interest rate relief on loans less than INR 500,000. Read more here and here.
August 24, 2012
Philippines: Investing in low cost housing vital
According to Winston Conrad Padojinog, senior economist and dean of the School of Management at the University of Asia and the Pacific, to evade a housing crisis, it is important for investors to look towards affordable, low-cost houses to maintain a sustained demand, in the face of purchases of houses […]
August 24, 2012
Haiti’s housing crisis
Years after the earthquake that shook the life of many in Haiti, housing is still in a state of crisis. But the severity of this crisis is highlighted through a New York Times article which talks about random mismanagement of funds, lack of hygiene and a growing sense of hopelessness. […]
August 24, 2012
India: Sikkim to go fully organic by 2015
The Indian stare of Sikkim will soon set an example for the rest of the country by going completely organic by 2015. This is due to the leadership of a progressive Chief Minister who was the first adopt organic farming in India. Read more here.
August 24, 2012
India: WB government to introduce farmer markets model in Kolkata
Mamata Banerjee, Chief Minister of West Bengal India is planning on launching a one stop shop for agri-retailers, wholesalers, farmers and customers through a progressive PPP route. Read more here.
August 24, 2012
Taiwan aids Haiti’s agriculture
Taiwan has been helping its diplomatic partner country Haiti build a robust rice industry while also helping the farmers in the country with technical assistance. Read more about the rice initiatives here.
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