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Hello Everyone, Sorry for the delay in content. I was finishing exams and teaching in Russia with little access to internet.Anyways, many of my students commented on how hard it would be for them to put their business plans into action, due to not only Russia's obtrusive bureaucracy, but also its corruption. The majority of business owners pay off local criminals in order for their business to operate.I am wondering to what extent does this exist in India? How significant an effect does it have…See More

Hey Everyone, Thought I would post a little about an organization I’m involved with.I’m going to be volunteering in Russia throughout May with the Ivey LEADER project. http://www.leaderproject.com/ We currently have sites in Moldova, Russia, and the Ukraine; next year we are looking at expanding to India.We are made up of HBA, MBA, and Phd business students. It is an organization you can apply for during your time at the university. Our aim is to…See More

Hello All,To stay concise I will start with my questions: I have been following the general trends in microfinance, however what are some things I should know about working in India, or in general? I hope to be able to use my tangible business expertise. Where in India do you think I will be able to make the most impact?  This is my first post so I feel as if I owe an introduction. I am currently in my third year of studies at a Canadian business school. My political science background is where…See More