This document outlines Living in Peace's (LIP) microfinance investment plan in Cambodia. LIP, a Japanese NPO, plans to provide three rounds of financing totaling $300,000 to Samic Limited, a microfinance institution, to expand financial access. The financing would take the form of preference shares with expected floating returns based on Samic's profit growth. Rigorous due diligence of Samic's management, finances, social performance, and country risk will inform the investment decisions. Subject to performance benchmarks, the financing could be extended until late 2013.
The document outlines the five main obligations Muslims have towards the Quran: 1) believing it is the word of God, 2) regularly reciting it with proper pronunciation, 3) understanding its teachings, 4) acting upon its guidance, and 5) conveying its message to others. It emphasizes that truly fulfilling these obligations leads to glory in this life and success in the hereafter, as instructed by Muhammad. However, the document notes that while Muslims excel in other areas, most do not even read or properly understand the Quran as they should.
The document provides an extensive knowledge map covering world history, geography, economics, and civics. It outlines key concepts, events, people, and time periods across these domains. Some of the main topics covered include cultural and physical geography; traditional, command, and market economies; forms of government like democracy and dictatorship; major historical periods like the Renaissance and Industrial Revolution; influential figures in science, politics, and philosophy; and global events of the 20th century like World War I, World War II, and the Cold War.
This document outlines Living in Peace's (LIP) microfinance investment plan in Cambodia. LIP, a Japanese NPO, plans to provide three rounds of financing totaling $300,000 to Samic Limited, a microfinance institution, to expand financial access. The financing would take the form of preference shares with expected floating returns based on Samic's profit growth. Rigorous due diligence of Samic's management, finances, social performance, and country risk will inform the investment decisions. Subject to performance benchmarks, the financing could be extended until late 2013.
The document outlines the five main obligations Muslims have towards the Quran: 1) believing it is the word of God, 2) regularly reciting it with proper pronunciation, 3) understanding its teachings, 4) acting upon its guidance, and 5) conveying its message to others. It emphasizes that truly fulfilling these obligations leads to glory in this life and success in the hereafter, as instructed by Muhammad. However, the document notes that while Muslims excel in other areas, most do not even read or properly understand the Quran as they should.
The document provides an extensive knowledge map covering world history, geography, economics, and civics. It outlines key concepts, events, people, and time periods across these domains. Some of the main topics covered include cultural and physical geography; traditional, command, and market economies; forms of government like democracy and dictatorship; major historical periods like the Renaissance and Industrial Revolution; influential figures in science, politics, and philosophy; and global events of the 20th century like World War I, World War II, and the Cold War.