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FinTech Accelerating Digital Transformation of Banking in Africa

The Startup Magazine

Finnovation Africa: Ethiopia 2017 is delighted to welcome a stellar list of keynote speakers, including Chris Principe , CEO of Chain2Trade, Inc. Mr. Diop continued by saying, “As the formal economy grows we see individuals, communities, and nations prosper and make progress on strategic growth and development priorities.

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10 Amazing Microfinance Success Stories

YoungUpstarts

SHARE Micro Finance Limited, India. After five years of being turned down by lenders, she approached the Kenya Women Finance Trust for a $680 loan. Likelesh Gebru, Ethiopia. Her business selling jewelry and perfume is still growing, enough that Calzado can afford to do charity work with immigrant women.

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How Israel and the Arab World Connect Through Technology

David Teten

I’ve identified a wide range of organizations who are working on bridging the economic, cultural, and political gap between Israel, the Arab community, and the Middle East/North Africa region (“MENA”) through technology. I also suggest look at the UAE-Israel Technology & Finance Community/Mailing List. Takwin Labs.

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