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Thursday, May 17, 2012

The NextBillion Case Writing Competition Returns for 2012-13: How You Can Contribute to Thought Leadership for Good

By Scott Anderson — WDI

Discovering the very best cases exploring the risks and rewards of organizations deploying market-based approaches to economic or social development was the impetus for the NextBillion Case Writing Competition. The contest took a hiatus for the 2011-2012 academic year, but I’m happy to announce its return for 2012-2013 with a new sponsor: Citi Foundation. Find out how to enter.

Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Help Wanted: Have a Job to Fill? Introducing Featured Jobs on NextBillion

By Scott Anderson — WDI

Today NextBillion is launching a new enhancement we think will help both employers and job hunters: Featured Jobs. What’s the value of a Featured Job versus a free job posting on NextBillion? Find out why you should advertise your jobs, fellowships and volunteer opportunities on NextBillion!

Monday, May 14, 2012

NexThought Monday: Putting M-PESA’s Success into Perspective, Why B2B Will be Slower than P2P

By Ignacio Mas

M-PESA is a shining, unusual, inspiring success. And while the service is wildly popular in person-to-person networks, surprisingly few businesses use it. If M-PESA is to penetrate the business-to-business market, it will need to avoid the pitfalls of other brands.

Wednesday, May 02, 2012

FEATURED EVENT: 'Cracking the Nut' on Public/Private Agricultural Investment

By Scott Anderson — WDI

In its second year, the Cracking the Nut 2012 Conference, set for June 25-26 at the Enrique V. Iglesias Conference Center in Washington, D.C. has a narrow focus with broad implications: Leveraging public private partnerships to develop rural and agricultural markets.