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Using the internet and mobile phones as part of the advocacy cycle
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Key insights from the response of self-help groups to the Covid-19 pandemic in Rwanda
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How to improve water resource management by working with government and civil society
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by Kara Greenblott and Ari Clowney Helping vulnerable people to protect, improve and expand their livelihoods will lead to improved health and nutrition, education and, above all, wellbeing for their families and community. It is also a crucial step towards ensuring successful and sustainable HIV programmes.
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Businesses are important in improving economic and technical development, and creating wealth and jobs. They play a central role in poverty reduction. But, how do people without access to funds, training and resources break into the highly competitive world of business? Micro-enterprise (also known as small business) enables people to generate an income by starting and growing their own small business. Many of the businesses start as part-time or homebased businesses and, in time, they can ...
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by Mija den Hartog ‘I started a business for the first time in 1990. Before that I often went to the city to sell vegetables. When I went there I saw a lot of people coming from their villages buying goods in kiosks (small shops) owned by non-Papuan people [Papuans are one of the main and minor people groups in Indonesia.]. I had an idea that I could have a kiosk like this in my own village and make as much money as these people in the city. I saved up some money and set up a kiosk. ...
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The parable of the talents Matthew 25:14-30 As a businessman and entrepreneur I am encouraged by the number of Jesus’ parables that are set in the context of business and include modern ideas such as ‘Return on Investment’ (ROI). But then it is not surprising: Jesus spent most of his adult life as a businessman. As the oldest son in the family business he was not just making things, but dealing with customers and suppliers.
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Compiled by Rebecca Dennis For a business to succeed, ‘income’ (money coming in) must be more than ‘expenditure’ (money going out). It is a simple principle that is easily overlooked. In this article we will briefly consider the key points to remember when running a business.
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by Elgin Saha Micro-finance is one of the most powerful tools that can be used to address global poverty. It builds self-esteem in the individual and self-sufficiency in those receiving financial services. Micro-finance works closely alongside other development interventions, such as health, nutrition, democracy and education, and offers support and encouragement.
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by Céline Romera Since 2000, Peru has experienced ongoing economic growth, which has brought success but also social challenges to the country. Between 1980 and 2000 Peru faced internal armed conflict that led to high levels of migration from the southern highlands towards Lima, the capital city. As a result of this movement, many people from the region of Ayacucho settled in the southern edges of Lima in hope of a better life. This massive wave of migration high lighted inequalities ...
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Board games can be fun to play and can be used to teach adults and children (aged seven and upwards) some important lessons. One example is the popular game of Snakes and Ladders, which is shown and explained on these pages. One of the strengths of this game is that the messages and language can be adapted to the local situation. This version shows how everyday risks can be reduced and what can happen if we do not manage them.
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For many people, paid employment is not an option and their only alternative to depending on charity is self-generated income. In some places people can grow and farm almost everything they need, but in most situations people need income to buy things that they cannot grow or make, such as medicines, clothing and school equipment.
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