In Friday’s New York Times (subscription required), columnist Thomas L. Friedman writes about his visit to Acumen Fund investee Advance Bio-Extracts (ABE) in Nairobi along with our Kenya country team. His column sends a powerful message about the need for patient capital in building sustainable, scalable enterprises that serve poor people and create jobs. We are proud to be part of a growing movement of individuals and institutions that recognizes the entrepreneurial spirit in Africa and is focused on pragmatic, action-oriented solutions.
PDF of article here with the gracious permission of Tom Friedman.

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