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Big Data, Small Credit

Research Report February 24, 2016

A new cadre of technology companies are disrupting the credit scoring business in emerging markets.

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How a New Generation of Business Leaders Views Philanthropy

Article February 29, 2016

Omidyar Network’s Paula Goldman explores how today’s business leaders are approaching their philanthropy differently and what they’re learning in the process.

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From the Blog

Time for Open Data Standards in the Extractive Industries

In Governance & Citizen Engagement February 29, 2016

In Lima last week, Omidyar Network co-hosted an event that explored how data about the extractive industries can be used for storytelling.

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The Digital Revolution and its Impact on Emerging Market Consumers

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ALIGNMENT
Does the investee align with our core mission and values?
IMPACT
Is the investee likely to achieve traction in its field?
POTENTIAL FOR SCALE
Is the idea big enough to grow beyond its current size?
LEADERSHIP
Is there a strong vision for where to go next?
INNOVATION
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We are structured to support the notion that philanthropy is more than a type of funding. In its truest sense, philanthropy is about improving the lives of others, independent of the mechanism. Consequently, we work across the social and business sectors, operating both a Limited Liability Company (LLC) and a 501(c)(3) foundation.

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Omidyar Network is a philanthropic investment firm. We create opportunity for people to improve their lives by investing in market-based efforts that catalyze economic and social change.