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Participative Innovation: The Transition to a New Model of Social Capitalism (Part 2)
In some ways, we are moving to a version of Capitalism 2.0. If the goal of capitalism 1.0 was to maximize profit, in 2.0, it is to generate the maximum social, economic and environmental value. If in 1.0 the process of decision-making was hierarchical and behind closed doors, 2.0 proposes participative and inclusive decision-making.
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Hat Tips, New Hands and January?s Top Posts
I?m happy to announce that two NextBillion contributors, Martin Herrndorf and Lisa Smith, have signed on as Staff Writers. Their recent articles are among our top five most-read posts in January. Martin and Lisa, as well as a couple of unsung heroes who deserve some recognition today, have contributed to a strong start in 2011 for NextBillion.
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Less Sodium, More HIV Tests: Nudging Consumers Toward Smarter Choices
The private sector has done a good job of nudging behavior: think of opt-out magazine subscriptions after a free trail or default employer 401(k) plans. But can some insights into the psychology of decision-making be used to tackle pressing social problems? How can behavioral strategies help address the challenges facing practitioners at the BoP?
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Youth for Change in the Middle East – A Massive Challenge, a New Opportunity
Uprisings are sweeping the streets of the Middle East and North Africa region, fueled by the youth. Disenfranchised and disillusioned by the lack of opportunities, especially for the most educated, they’re pushing social and economic reforms. Although the "youth bulge" in the MENA region may seem daunting, it could present a new opportunity.
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So You Want to Create an HVC? Four Criteria to Get Started
Hybrid Value Chains are not merely hybrid in value, but also in their operational approach, as companies and social actors capitalize on their particular areas of expertise to deliver a valuable product or service neither partner could provide on its own. We have distilled our thinking into four main principles in this interactive presentation.
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Mobile Money in Haiti: A Novel Approach to Developing the Financial Sector
Can a mobile phone-based banking system help a poor country recover from disaster and build a more prosperous future? With 85 percent of households in Haiti having access to a mobile phone, the introduction of mobile money offers an opportunity to strengthen financial inclusion and expedite the delivery of cash assistance by humanitarian agencies.
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Friday Roundup – 1/28/11: Trends to Watch in 2011
Our friends at Dowser.org have published a set of really interesting interviews over the last days. The result is a series titled "Trends to Look for in 2011" featuring several thought leaders and practitioners in the social enterprise space. I would encourage you to give it a careful read.
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