Green micro-finance scheme calls for corporate donations

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Funding and equipment needed to develop solar powered businesses and IT networks in developing countries

A charity providing green energy technologies to help some of the world's poorest people start businesses and gain education is urging companies to step up funding after corporate donations dipped significantly...

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