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Information and Communications Technology: Here Is How It Can Help the Poor

Proven solutions include digitizing paperwork, integrating databases, using smart cards and digital payments, and transmitting emergency assistance via mobile phones. 

   Information and communications technology, Poverty, Social development and protection
   SDG: Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth, Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals
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Lessons from an Islamic Approach to Rural Financing

The Islamic Development Bank shares its experience in microfinance and group value chain financing to improve access to credit in rural areas.

   Africa; Agriculture and natural resources, Finance sector development, Poverty
   SDG: Goal 1: No Poverty, Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth