George Ayittey on Cheetahs vs. Hippos
Anyone who has spent any time in Africa will relate.
How much longer will Africa allow the "Vampire State" to exist?
Go Kenya!
Neat graph from the Economist
Kenya’s parliament recently awarded a pay bump to Prime Minister Raila Odinga that would put his salary at 240 times greater than the GDP per person. Odinga rejected the increase that would have put him among the world’s highest-paid leaders.

2010 SEED Awards
The 2010 SEED Awards are now open. The SEED Initiative, founded by UNEP, UNDP and IUCN, and supported by the European Union, Germany, India, the Netherlands, Spain, South Africa, the UK and the USA, identifies and supports promising small scale social and environmental entrepreneurs around the globe, entrepreneurs that while working towards a greener economy also tackle poverty, marginalisation and social exclusion. This year there is a focus on Africa. Details about the award, how to apply, and the eligibility criteria are in the attached document. The deadline for applications is 16th July 2010.
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Entrepreneurs can change the world
Stuart Hart's Capitalism at the Crossroads 3rd Edition Just Released
Verde Ventures Investment Officer - only if you think you walk on water.
The Verde Ventures Fund is seeking an Investment Officer to oversee the Africa Region.This position is essential for the program development of Verde Ventures.
For more details see our website at: http://www.conservation.org/discover/careers/Pages/Invsmt_Off_Af.aspx
We are looking for someone who thinks regular financing deals are easy. We want someone who can look at the unusual and help create value.
Green Collar Jobs
Verde Ventures Announces New Investments!
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Williamsburg pipe & drum
Williamsburg, May 2010
Neel
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