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Microfinance in Sri Lanka part 1

How taking out small loans has left many women in rural Sri Lanka with crippling debts.

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Microfinance in Sri Lanka: part 2

One Sri Lankan woman鈥檚 struggle with debt after taking a small loan.

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Business Daily Meets: Tony Elumelu

Rethinking the role of business in Africa with the Nigerian economist.

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The economics of cocaine

The illegal trade in cocaine could be contributing as much as 4% to Colombia's GDP

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The 'right to repair' movement

World Service listeners tell us about making items last a lifetime.

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The US banking system on life support

Meet Tim Mayopoulos, the "financial first responder" brought in to protect SVB customers

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Inside Europe's biggest LNG terminal

We find out how liquefied natural gas kept the lights on in Europe this winter.

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Money and love: Your questions

When should you ask your partner about money? Have increasing costs changed dating?

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The tech supporting women's health

We hear from femtech businesses supporting women in low income countries

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Business Daily Meets: Iyinoluwa Aboyeji

The Nigerian tech entrepreneur on how he built two billion dollar businesses.

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Tourism: Halal holidays

What are the top destinations for Muslim travellers and what makes a resort halal?

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Tourism: Africa bouncing back

Why African tourists are key to helping the travel sector recover post-pandemic.

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Tourism: The economics of the all inclusive

The number of all inclusive resorts is growing but do they help local businesses?

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Tourism: Speciality cruises

How special interest cruises for fans of yoga, music or sci-fi are revamping the industry

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Tourism: Emily in Paris

How TV series, films and social media can impact the travel industry.

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The rising popularity of surrogacy in Georgia

Demand has increased now Russia and Ukraine are no longer an option for couples.

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Portugal鈥檚 digital nomads

Why locals want an end to visas allowing high value, short stay workers into the country.

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Tackling India's heatwaves

Soaring temperatures make work and life very difficult, what is being done to help?

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Business Daily meets: I帽aki Ere帽o

The CEO of private healthcare firm Bupa on the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Paris Air Show: The future of aviation

We look at the latest innovations unveiled this week.

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Deep sea mining

The rush to extract battery metals from the bottom of the ocean.

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La Palma: Rebuilding after a volcano

We visit the island to see how businesses and homeowners are faring, 18 months on.

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Why big projects go wrong

Explore the reasons why so many buildings cost more and take longer than expected.

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Do you like a noisy or quiet workplace?

We find out about the offices which are being redesigned to control noise.

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Uorfi Javed: India's most controversial influencer

One of the most searched for social media stars in Asia says she struggles to get work.

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Investing in Africa: What needs to change?

Business leaders tell us how Africa can escape it's funding crisis.

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Investing in Africa: Russia and the CAR

What is the future of the relationship for the Central African Republic?

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Investing in Africa: Media

Chinese influence on media operations, and why the streaming giants are moving in.

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Investing in Africa: US and AGOA

Does the tariff-free scheme have a future in South Africa and Ethiopia?

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Investing in Africa: Who benefits?

How are loans and grants distributed? And how high are the returns?

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