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Social Enterprise

Announcing the Winners of the NextBillion Case Writing Competition

What does it take to build and sustain a successful social enterprise? NextBillion’s Case Writing Contest explores and rewards the best business strategies aimed at alleviating poverty. Find out more about the three winning ideas.

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Social Enterprise

We have to grow: 3 strategies for social startups to scale up

You’re an entrepreneur with an innovative, potentially life-changing product. Next step: Expand and reach your target population. Easier said than done.

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Value Chains

Water ATMs bring new meaning to pay-as-you go

In India, water entrepreneurs are bringing clean water to more people than ever, and spurring economic development through profitable water ATMs.

Crops resilient to climate change are especially important to farmers in developing countries. Photo: <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/cimmyt/5210265334/">CIMMYT (Flickr)</a>.

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Value Chains

As climate becomes a moving target, 'virtual crops' aim for the future

Climate change is threatening crop survival. Some researchers believe the solution lies in "virtual crops."

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Value Chains

Coffee seller fights hunger among its own growers