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share Lebanon's "Conservative Reflex" Lebanon’s economy grew by 9 percent last year, one of seven nations to show positive economic growth in the midst of a Read more »
share The New Frontlines of Capitalism Peace Corps volunteer, Nathalie Boittin, discovered that both producing and selling soap in Burkina Faso come with unique challenges. Categories: MicrofinanceRegions: AfricaTags: financeentrepreneurshipwomenBurkina FasoTopics: Economic DevelopmentMicrofinance Read more »
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