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 Apache Fineract: A Platform for Microfinance
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-The next evolution of fineract focussing being faster, lighter and cheaper to change (than existing mifos) so that it is more responsive to the needs of MFI’s and Integrators
+The next evolution of fineract focussing on being faster, lighter and cheaper to change (than existing mifos) so that it is more responsive to the needs of MFI’s and Integrators
 
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