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New Techniques, Technology Helping Operation ASHA to Expand
Operation ASHA is a community-based program founded in the Delhi slums to fight the spread of antibiotic resistant TB strains by incentivizing counselors to closely monitor progress of patients and ensure they finish courses of DOTS. They have been growing at a dizzying pace with plans to expand to Cambodia, Morocco, Ghana, and Kenya.
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Laterite Aims to Build a Rock-Solid Business Layer in Rwanda
While Rwanda’s GDP has averaged 6.6% growth over the last four years, the business infrastructure to support new investment and government economic policy, is still trailing behind the surge. Launched in February by Sachin Gathani and Dimitri Stoelinga, social venture Laterite aims to address that need and spin off new businesses in the process.
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Ripe for Change: Developing a Sustainable Mango Industry in Haiti
TechnoServe and The Coca-Cola Company have launched a project to double the incomes of 25,000 Haitian mango farmers. A TechnoServe volunteer consultant shares her experiences and impressions after three weeks on the ground in Haiti.
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- Agriculture
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