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This paper discusses Malawi’s experiences in identifying and overcoming the challenges facing “smart” subsidy programmes in the agriculture sector. Emphasise is put on aspects of sustainability and cost effectiveness.
DOWARD, A. ; CHIRWA, E. ; BOUGHTON, D. ; CRAWFORD, E. ; JAYNE, T. ; SLATER, R. ; KELLY, V. ; TSOKA, M. (2008): Towards 'smart' subsidies in agriculture? Lessons in recent experience in Malawi. URL [Accessed: 20.04.2018]Dragon’s Den TV programme where start-ups pitch in front of investors and have to answer particular questions on their business model in order to potentially receive an offer for investment.
https://www.youtube.com/user/dragonsden [Accessed: 20.04.2018]The Pitch provides podcasts about business pitches and background information for entrepreneurs. Each episode takes you behind closed doors to the critical moment when aspiring entrepreneurs put it all on the line. The Pitch delivers on the high-stakes promise of a live pitch without shying away from the nitty gritty details of what happens after everyone shakes hands and walks out of the room.
THE PITCH (EDITOR) Listen as Start-ups Pitch investors for funding. URL [Accessed: 20.04.2018]This report assesses the status of national Household Water Treatment and Safe Storage (HWTS) policies and regulations and progress towards the global policy targets. The report details responses from a survey – amongst others in many Sub-Saharan Africa countries - and categorises countries into three tiers of readiness to scale-up HWTS.
WHO (EDITOR) (2012): Status of National Household Water Treatment and Safe Storage Policies in Selected Countries. Results of global survey and policy readiness for scaling up. Geneva: World Health Organisation (WHO) URL [Accessed: 20.04.2018]For women and men throughout the developing world, the chance to start and run a business or get a good job is the surest hope for a way out of poverty. This publication discusses gender-based discrimination and efforts for economic inclusion for all and its implications for the law.
INTERNATIONAL FINANCE CORPORATION (EDITOR) (2012): Women, Business and the Law 2012: Removing Barriers to Economic Inclusion. Washington: World Bank URL [Accessed: 20.04.2018] PDFThis publication discusses different blended finance approaches and investigates the developments of private sector investments as a result of blended finance. In addition are recommendations given how to foster use and implementation of blended finance instruments and measures in practice.
TEW, R. CAIO, C. (2016): Blended finance: Understanding its potential for Agenda 2030. Bristol : Development Initiatives URL [Accessed: 20.04.2018] PDF