Microfinance

Natalie Portman on Her New Role: Giving Women Hope

Marianne Schnall | Posted 07.04.2008 | Entertainment


Marianne Schnall

In this exclusive interview, Natalie Portman talks about her work for FINCA International, how she balances her activism with her career as an actress, and her advice on making a difference.

Economic Colonization: The Rich Profiting from the Poor is Not the Way to Handle Microfinance

Vivian Norris de Montaigu | Posted 06.30.2008 | Business


Vivian Norris de Montaigu

What is the point of microfinancing the poor build up small businesses if it is only to eventually provide wealthy, Western-owned businesses and individuals with even a larger share of the world's wealth?

Gorillas: 20, Humans: $25,000

Josh Ruxin | Posted 06.26.2008 | Business


Josh Ruxin

The gorilla population in 1978 had dwindled to 262. Today's population is up over 400. That's an extraordinary accomplishment for a slow-reproducing large mammal. How did this happen?

Pomegranates Mean Prosperity

Josh Ruxin | Posted 04.22.2008 | Business


Josh Ruxin

With the growing trends in consumption of super foods in their raw and processed form, investment in pomegranates can provide a great return.

Gates: Businesses Need To Help The Poor

CNet News | Ina Fried | Posted 04.04.2008 | Business


In two separate speeches on Friday, Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates made the case that businesses need to see serving the poor as part of their mission ...


 

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