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Public Policy
GCFP Director and Executive Director in American Banker
Deborah Lucas and Ed Golding in the American Banker on preventing another SVB fiasco.
Oct 17, 2023
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GCFP appoints Jan Eberly as Distinguished Senior Fellow
GCFP appoints Jan Eberly as Distinguished Senior Fellow
Sep 18, 2023
MIT GCFP
Tribute to Mac McQuown, GCFP Board Member
Tribute to John “Mac” McQuown, long-time member of the GCFP Advisory Board
Nov 5, 2024
MIT Kuo Sharper Center for Prosperity and Entrepreneurship
Economics
Currency Conundrums: Volatile African Exchange Rates and What Can Be Done
The blog, written by Isha Doshi , explores the challenges posed by currency volatility in sub-Saharan Africa, where erratic exchange rates impact both international investors and local economies. TLG Capital, with over a decade of experience investing in African SMEs, highlights how factors like rel...
Oct 29, 2024
MIT Kuo Sharper Center for Prosperity and Entrepreneurship
Finance
Exploring Currency Hedging in Zambia
In this blog, Micheil Banoub, Director of Programs at Kuo Sharper Initiative (KSI), shares his firsthand experiences navigating the complexities of currency risk management in Zambia. Drawing insights from over 23 meetings with financial leaders and SMEs in Lusaka, Micheil explores the challenges of...
Dec 18, 2024
MIT Kuo Sharper Center for Prosperity and Entrepreneurship
PRESS RELEASE: The Legatum Center at MIT 2024-25 Cohort of Foundry Fellows Tour Kenya’s Entrepreneurship and Innovation Ecosystem
The Legatum Center for Development and Entrepreneurship at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) leads its 2024-2025 Foundry Fellows on an ecosystem tour of Nairobi, Kenya. Over a three-day tour of Nairobi and a week-long experience in Kenya, Africa’s top innovation-driven entrepreneurs wi...
Nov 13, 2024
MIT Kuo Sharper Center for Prosperity and Entrepreneurship
What's Next for Africa White Paper Nov. 2024
The story of Africa has long been one of resilience, innovation, and adaptability: from the architectural marvels of the ancient Egyptian pyramids to the invention of mathematics in the Kingdom of Mali, the Continent has been characterized by significant achievements and contributions to global hist...
MIT Kuo Sharper Center for Prosperity and Entrepreneurship
PRESS RELEASE: Egypt Hosts Top African Innovation-Driven Entrepreneurs on Successful Ecosystem Tour
Twelve Legatum Fellows from seven countries explored Egypt’s entrepreneurial environment, connecting markets and strengthening ties across Africa.
Feb 11, 2023
MIT Kuo Sharper Center for Prosperity and Entrepreneurship
PRESS RELEASE: The Legatum Center at MIT Welcomes Its Largest Cohort of Impact-Driven Entrepreneurs to the Third Foundry Fellowship.
Foundry Fellow Ecosystem Tour 2023 - 2024 Blog Press Release
Jun 6, 2023
MIT Kuo Sharper Center for Prosperity and Entrepreneurship
Climate Change
Innovate or Evaporate: Decentralized Power Generation as the Key to Kyrgyzstan’s Green Economy
written by Shamil Ibragimov, discusses how Kyrgyzstan, facing significant challenges from climate change, can leverage decentralized power generation—particularly solar energy—to secure its energy future. It highlights the country's vulnerability due to its reliance on hydropower, which is threatene...
Sep 18, 2024