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The Faces of International Development

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Above the clattering of China plates covered with hot stuffed chicken and long grain rice were conversations rich in stories, pursuits, and initiatives around the world. But wait, are people in developing areas, and even rural areas, even getting access to the web and/or to mobile technology? Empowerment is key.

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Nurturing Inner City Entrepreneurs: Jose Corona of Inner City Advisors

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We love people that look for fair trade for the farmers overseas, and supporting a bamboo village in China. There is access to transportation. The inherent problem with the business owners is that they're running their business. There are a lot of companies that give to international causes, which is great. We love it.

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Women's Global Green Action Network: An Interview with Melinda Kramer

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She is the co-founder and co-director of Women's Global Green Action Network , a nonprofit that cultivates global partnerships of grassroots women environmental leaders by providing access to communication tools, support services and networking capabilities. Below is a transcript of an interview with her from the Big Vision Podcast.

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How to Visualize Information and Help Change the World

Tech Soup

" For example, World Wildlife Fund ran a campaign in China to encourage people to drive less. " An example is a campaign sponsored by the Women Empowerment Program at the Hariri Foundation in Lebanon. An intervention might not solve the problem you are working on, but can serve as a catalyst for positive change.

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How to Visualize Information to Change the World for Better

Tech Soup

" For example, World Wildlife Fund ran a campaign in China to encourage people to drive less. " An example is a campaign sponsored by the Women Empowerment Program at the Hariri Foundation in Lebanon. An intervention might not solve the problem you are working on, but can serve as a catalyst for positive change.

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The Global Fund for Women: An Interview with Kavita Ramdas

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I think what makes us unique is that we are really investing in women's leadership and women's creativity in developing local solutions to some of the world's most challenging problems. Therefore, we are the only foundation I know of that will accept requests in any language, and in any format. BB: How do you know that you are successful?

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