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A Dialogue on Philanthrocapitalism: Are BoP Businesses Useful Tools Against Poverty?
This is part 3 of our series reviewing Michael Edwards’ Just Another Emperor and the concept of ’philanthrocapitalism’. Follow the links to read part 1 and part 2.Recently, there has been some debate surrounding business involvement in philanthropy and its usefulness after the...
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A Dialogue on Philanthrocapitalism: To Add, But Not To Be
This is part 2 of our series reviewing Michael Edwards’ Just Another Emperor and the concept of ’philanthrocapitalism’.? Read part 1 here. Michael Edwards’ recent book on “philanthrocapitalism” reminds me of a recent conversation I had with my sister, a social...
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Moving On: What I Learned From Shrimp Farmers
Every good story begins with a witty insight, a forceful statement - something to grab the attention of the reader.? This one, unfortunately, begins with shrimp.? Before I visited Northeastern Brazil, I had only known the tasty kind - the ones that are served on small platters or served over...
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A Dialogue on Philanthrocapitalism: “Just Another Emperor” Reviewed
"The profit motive could be the best tool for solving the world’s problems, more effective than any government or private philanthropy,"-Oracle CEO, Larry EllisonLarry Ellison’s bravado makes Michael Edwards mad.? Similar quotes highlight the introductory section of...
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Job: Director, Foundation & Corporate Relations, Root Capital
Editor’s Note: NextBillion and Acumen Fund ally Willy Foote dropped us a note - via Brian Trelstad - and asked us to circulate this opening. If you’re interested in Root Capital, be sure to watch their excellent video, which features Willy himself on the guitar. Position: Director,...
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Join Us for a Panel and Reception to Meet Our New Ventures Country Directors
This will be a very special week for us at WRI as the New Ventures Global team will be in together in Washington. Taking advantage of this opportunity, we would like to invite you to a panel discussion on the landscape for sustainable enterprise growth in emerging economies. Featuring our five...
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Before Taking Off, A Sneak at Next Week’s NextBillion.net Content
Although I will miss my first 4th of July weekend living in the United States, I?m thrilled to be able to join my country?s own national celebration this weekend. I?m sitting right now at a gate at Dulles waiting for my flight to Bogota to start boarding, and I cannot wait to get over...
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Growing Inclusive Markets and Creative Capitalism
Two quick notes: First, the Growing Inclusive Markets Initiative at the UN Development Program formally launched their report called Creating Value for All. In it, you’ll find some policy prescriptions, case studies, a strategy matrix and - perhaps most interesting - heat maps. Hat tip to...
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