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Much More than Disruption: Video Q&As with the CEOs of DataWind, NOTS Impact Enterprises from BCTA’s Forum 2014
"Disruption" is a favorite word of technology entrepreneurs, particularly those who reside in Silicon Valley. But at this fall’s Business Call to Action Forum 2014, we interviewed more than a few company leaders who not only want to disrupt industry sectors, but in some cases, even countrywide economic models - especially those that contribute to cycles of poverty.
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3 tech phenomena you only encounter in the emerging markets
There’s a stage when, after travelling too much, or meeting too many people from the emerging markets, your perception of the world shifts.
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Zombies, Colin Farrell Uncover a ‘Trillion Dollar Scandal’
Ahead of the G20 summit in Brisbane, Australia, The ONE Campaign released a new video today highlighting the fact that at least a trillion dollars is siphoned out of developing and emerging countries through corrupt activity every year. We’re talking about shady natural resource deals, phantom firms, money laundering, and illegal tax evasion.
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Pre-plan for ebola-style crises
African operators have been advised to pre-plan for a crisis such as the one faced by West African countries in the form of the ebola outbreak, by ensuring people are signed up to information dissemination services in advance.
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3 ways the public sector can work with business to fight chronic diseases
More than three out of every five people who die today will do so because of a chronic, non-communicable disease such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancer or lung disease.
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Ten global organizations join MIT D-Lab’s Practical Impact Alliance
Johnson & Johnson, Unilever, and others sign on to the Practical Impact Alliance, a collaborative initiative aiming to scale poverty solutions worldwide.
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Q&A: West African Bitcoin Transfer Firm Joins Fight Against Ebola
Bitcoin, a “decentralized virtual currency” according to the U.S. Treasury, is the first cryptocurrency to be rolled out in its entirety. In addition — when considering market value — Bitcoin is largest cryptocurrency.
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3-D Printed Plastic Could Replace Not-Very-Good Corrugated Iron Roofs In The Developing World
The modular system might an ideal alternative for the rusty, non-insulated roofs that are pervasive in poorer countries.
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