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Building Markets

Building Markets

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Formed in 2004, Building Markets, formerly "'Peace Dividend Trust'" (PDT)[1] is a non-profit organization that builds markets, creates jobs and sustains peace in developing countries by championing local entrepreneurs and connecting them to new business opportunities.[2][3][4][5] Building Markets has carried out project work[6] in over a dozen countries including Kosovo, Sierra Leone, Afghanistan,[7][8][9][10] Haiti, Liberia, Timor-Leste,[11][12][13] Democratic Republic of Congo, Solomon Islands and Ivory Coast.

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