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When referred to with its abbreviation, edtech, it often refers to the industry of companies that create educational technology.
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HOW EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY CAN PLAY A CRUCIAL ROLE IN POVERTY ALLEVIATION 

Poverty alleviation in rural areas of Africa has been an ongoing challenge for many years. Although progress has been made in some areas, there is still a significant gap in access to education and technology, which can help alleviate poverty.…
An entrepreneur is an individual who creates and/or invests in one or more businesses, bearing most of the risks and enjoying most of the rewards.
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HARNESSING THE POWER OF ENTREPRENEURS TOWARDS SOCIETAL GOOD

Entrepreneurship has the potential to be a powerful vehicle for ending poverty and uplifting individuals and communities economically. Let us explore a few ways in which entrepreneurship can contribute to poverty reduction, job creation, economic…
Financial planning is the key to wealth creation and financial fitness
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ANOTHER LOOK AT FINANCIAL LITERACY

ANOTHER LOOK AT FINANCIAL LITERACY Over the past year, I have engaged with hundreds of people about their finances. From people in the high-income bracket looking to build high-value portfolios to unemployed people drenched…
Unlock the full potential of your community's economy through comprehensive financial literacy training and community-driven sustainable development initiatives.
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LESSONS FROM MY EARLY YEARS

How To Hit the Ground Running As an entrepreneur, I have learned many valuable business lessons throughout my early years in the industry. The first and most important lesson is that having a clear vision and mission statement is crucial…
Financial literacy is a complex topic that varies with regional and demographic contexts.
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ENSURING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF FINANCIAL LITERACY PROGRAMS

Financial literacy is a complex topic that varies with regional and demographic contexts. Before putting on financial literacy training it is important to study the level of financial literacy across different groups. Targeted financial education…
Skills are becoming more critical, leading to divergence in wages between those with a college education, or higher, and those with lower levels of education.
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THE NEED FOR FINANCIAL EDUCATION AND FINANCIAL LITERACY

  Throughout their lifetime, individuals today are more responsible for their personal finances than ever before. With life expectancies rising, pension and social welfare systems are being strained. In many countries, employer-sponsored…
Consumers need awareness, understanding, and knowledge about various types of rapidly evolving financial products and services.
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DOES FINANCIAL LITERACY MATTER FOR DEVELOPED COUNTRIES?

  The global financial crisis highlighted the importance of financial literacy and capability because the lack of consumer knowledge played a role in the genesis of the crisis. To become more active and confident participants in the…
Financial literacy training improves financial knowledge but has a lower impact on financial behaviors,
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THE ROLE PLAYED BY FINANCIAL LITERACY IN FINANCIAL INCLUSION AND CLIENT PROTECTION

Ensuring competent, timely, and unrestrained access to public goods and services is the quintessence of an open and efficient society. As financial products and services, especially banking services, are considered public goods and services,…
The more you spend on unnecessary purchases, the further you dig yourself into a debt hole.
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HOW I ALMOST WENT FROM A JET-SETTING MILLIONAIRE TO A PAUPER

HOW PROCRASTINATION ALMOST TURNED ME INTO A PAUPER It is common knowledge that we always know the right thing to do in most circumstances. What we lack is the willpower and resolve to carry out the decisions. After my university studies, I…
Are you operating without an emergency fund?
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HOW CASH FLOW MANAGEMENT PROVED TO BE A TURNING POINT IN MY LIFE

After graduating, I was lucky to be hired as a medical representative for an international pharmaceutical. This was a time when a majority of my peers whom I went to school with were still attending interviews and getting rejected. The aura…