The bank model focuses on the establishment of a local social currency pegged to the Brazilian Real, encouraging community members to spend within Conjunto Palmeira.
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The WFP's Lindsey Davies said eight helicopters had left Palmeira distribution centre, north of Maputo, and would deliver eight tonnes of food to Gaza Province.
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"Imitations are never as good as the original, " Palmeira said.
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