Can private finance ever work for the world’s poorest?

Bondcast by Bond

Mar 25, 201900:42:16Government & Organizations

As the UK government move towards higher investment in Africa, more and more aid is being delivered through the private sector. What do these trends mean for the poorest countries? And how can we as NGOs break through th...

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