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+[![Verified DPG](https://img.shields.io/badge/Verified-DPG-3333AB)](https://www.digitalpublicgoods.net/r/apache-fineract)
+Apache Fineract is a verified Digital Public Good (slug: apache-fineract) 
+under the Digital Public Goods Alliance.
+
+
 # Apache Fineract
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