We are all familiar with the phrase “the whole is greater than the sum of the individual parts.” A new partnership between The Hitachi Foundation, Village Capital, and Investors’ Circle is living proof of this mantra. Called SOURCE - Solutions from Our Country’s Entrepreneurs - this joint …
There was more money processed via mobile payments in 2013 in Uganda than in the United States. Kenya sent 40 times more money via text message on feature phones than the US did on iPhones. We will discuss the revolution in mobile money and how it is …
Our panel tells the story of how one Palestinian Village, Al Aqaba, is building its future despite demolition orders issued against 97% of their homes, the mosque, the medical clinic, and even their kindergarten. After years of abuse, they successfully petitioned the Israeli High Court to stop …
Today, the quest to solve the energy access problem with innovative technology has become sexy. A myriad of start-ups and multinationals alike have thrown themselves into the game backed by private, angel, social, foundation and VC investors. Yet, few of these technology players are reaching scale. This …
Making smart investments in technology and development for innovation and sustainable social impact anywhere is easier said than done. Investing effectively in the evolving markets of South Asia means understanding and responding to a unique set of challenges and opportunities. Panelists explain how good intentions can go …
Mobile phones have rocketed through the developing world, extending access to ICT, financial, health, and social services never before imagined. The rapid rise of mobile money for payment, lending, and remittances and increasing use of cell phones for market information and supply chain management points to a …
First Access is a data analytics company that sells an instant risk assessment tool to financial institutions worldwide. First Access can reliably predict risk for the world’s 2.5 billion indivduals who have never had a bank account or credit score, using their prepaid mobile data. A private, …