India and Kenya are looking to double their trade in the next two years. Kenya wants support in its textile industry and India has its eye on renewable energy sources. The new agreement aims to goose bilateral trade up to 200 billion Kenyan shillings, or about $2.5 billion, by the end of 2013.

India, it seems, is emerging to be a prominent player across the continent of Africa. Trade has grown 145% in the past four years between India and South Africa alone.

Armed with a netbook, medical supplies and a bicycle, Bangladesh’s InfoLadies are giving millions of poor people access to crucial information on their doorsteps that will improve their chances in life

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