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Aspen Network of Development Entrepreneurs Officially Launches At The 2009 Skoll World Forum
Left to right: Lemelson Foundation’s Julia Novy-Hildesley, Dahlberg’s Andrew Stern, the ANDE’s Randall Kempner, and Acumen Fund’s Brian Trelstad announce the formal launch of ANDE at the Skoll World Forum in Oxford, England.
NEW ASPEN INSTITUTE PROGRAM TO PUSH FOR SMALL BUSINESS INVESTMENT IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES
LONDON – A group of social venture funds, foundations, business assistance providers and international development organizations today announced the launch of a new economic development network that would increase investment in entrepreneurial small businesses in the developing world. Supporters of the network said poverty reduction would require expanded support for small business owners in emerging markets who are eligible for smaller microfinance loans, but are often overlooked by traditional sources of investment because their businesses are not yet big enough.
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