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Framing the Issues: Expanding Digital Financial Inclusion in the Philippines
The Philippines appears poised to become a world leader in the use of financial technology, or FinT
ech, due to several drivers.
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It Takes All Kinds: A Diverse Mix of Lenders Promotes Broad Access to Small Business Credit
Who lends to small businesses, and how is this changing over time? This paper challenges popular an
swers to this question. First, despite the growing role of non-banks, banks continue to be the most important source of credit for small businesses.
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Financing Urban Resiliency Investing in Complete Communities in the London City Region
By 2050, 68 percent of the world’s population will be living in cities, more than double the percen
tage reported in 1950. Urban growth has risen sharply since 2000, and many cities, London among them, are under extreme pressure to improve their lon
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Financing Urban Resiliency: Innovative Approaches to Deliver Affordable Housing in Chicago
In many US cities, concentrated poverty and chronic disinvestment have resulted in wide social, eco
nomic, and geographic disparities.
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Meet the Author: Tony Blair "On Leadership"
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Part 2: A Fireside Chat with Simu Liu
Simu Liu reflects on this career journey from the little screen to titular superhero, diversity
and representation in entertainment, and building his own mission-driven brand in venture capital.
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Part 1: The A-List: Asian Artists and Actors Bridging Generations and Geographies
Artists Siwon Choi, Manny Jacinto, and Simu Liu discuss the power of arts and entertainment to b
ridge generations and geographies, and the growing prominence of Asian culture in the global pop culture zeitgeist.
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Rwanda in Focus: Investment and Innovation for Growth (Invite only)
Rwanda is one of Africa’s most resilient and rapidly expanding economies. It was recently ranked
#1 in continental Africa on the "Ease of Doing Business Index" and is the second-fastest growing economy on the continent.
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Remarks by Gan Kim Yong, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade and Industry for Singapore
Gan Kim Yong, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade and Industry for Singapore, provides
remarks about how to drive dynamism in international markets, accelerate innovation, engender sustainable practices, and enhance competitiveness in global bu
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A Conversation with Paul Kagame, President, Republic of Rwanda
Paul Kagame, President of Rwanda, discusses his administration’s initiatives to build a stronger
Rwanda, from growing an innovative and resilient domestic economy to internationalizing its markets and fostering strategic relationships with key global pa
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Part 2: A Conversation with Tshering Tobgay, Prime Minister of Bhutan
Tshering Tobgay, Prime Minister of Bhutan, discusses his administration’s initiatives to super-c
harge the economy, foster knowledge-sharing among neighbors, and support its young and vibrant population.
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