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Business Development & Entrepreneurship
Through a variety of innovative approaches and demanded services, the Economic and Business Development Program (EBD) provides the foundation and opportunities for businesses, entrepreneurs, and donors to achieve their goals of self-employment, effective growth, and self-reliance. more

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News & Announcements

Muhammad Yunus, OSI Grantee, Awarded 2006 Nobel Peace Prize
October 13, 2006
OSI grantee Muhammad Yunus and his Grameen Bank have received a Nobel Peace Prize for promoting economic and social development.  more

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About This Initiative
In an effort to help build viable market economies and create new jobs, the Economic and Business Development Program (EBDP) assists Soros foundations in their work to promote the restructuring of transitional economies. more

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Partner Organizations
The Economic and Business Development Program partners with organizations outside the Soros foundations network to promote the restructuring of transitional economies. more

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