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Business Innovation to Fight Climate Change and Poverty: Resource List, produced by the Overseas Development Institute

This resource list was prepared for the event "Business Innovation to Fight Climate Change and Poverty" by the Overseas Development Institute.

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Climate Change and Global Poverty: A Billion Lives in the Bal

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Added by Business Fights Poverty on November 25, 2009 at 1:00pm — 1 Comment

WDR 2010: Development and climate protection can go together

Developing countries can shift to lower-carbon paths while promoting development and reducing poverty – if they receive financial and technical assistance from high-income countries. This is among the findings of the World Development Report (WDR) 2010, published by the World Bank. It is key, thus the report, that industrialised countries curb their carbon dioxide emissions and foster the development of alternative energy sources. ''If developed countries act now, a ‘climate-smart’ world is feas… Continue

Added by Karsten Weitzenegger on November 21, 2009 at 10:33pm — No Comments

Comprehensive aquaponics book released

The word, aquaponics, may still sound new and foreign-sounding, but the term is beginning to get the attention of many who see it as one sustainable agricultural solution for an increasingly crowded planet. This might be especially true for poverty stricken countries. A Georgia-based author, B… Continue

Added by Glenn R. Meyers on November 6, 2009 at 4:26pm — No Comments

Gearing Up for Growth - Reducing Poverty Part One

In 2008 The African continent was seeing its strongest economic growth since the 1970s. 15 African countries entered a second decade in which they posted strong annual economic growth rate of above 5%. Despite strong economic performance, Sub-Saharan Africa remains the only region not on track for achieving the Millennium Development Goals by 2015. In 2009 recession has hit Sub-Saharan Africa, export demand is collapsing and commodity prices- in particular those of oil and base metals-under pres… Continue

Added by Lars Stork on October 29, 2009 at 1:54am — No Comments

Blog Action Day 09- Climate change and poverty

Today is 15 October 2009 and Blog Action Day 09 is here! Blog Action day see bloggers around the world write blogs on an issue that affects humanity and this year the them is CLIMATE CHANGE I thought I would add a twist to it by looking at climate change and poverty as I strongly believe that these two go hand in hand in the parts of the world where my work is based. On the whole the people I work with in East Africa are in rural areas and live off t… Continue

Added by Ida Horner on October 15, 2009 at 10:16am — 2 Comments

New Partnership Calls for Copenhagen Climate Agreement to Tackle Growing Transportation Emissions.

New Partnership Calls for Copenhagen Climate Agreement to Tackle Growing Transportation Emissions. http://www.un.org/News/Press/docs/2009/envdev1080.doc.htm NOTE: Clouston Energy Research, LLC working with the Sustainable Energy Center of Excellence (...SECE) has established a forum at 2degrees in Oxford UK. The SECE documents has been directed by the World Banks Global Environmental Facility to their Focal Points in several countries. The United Nations UNDESA and UN Divison of Sustainability… Continue

Added by Sidney Clouston on September 29, 2009 at 5:13am — 1 Comment

Together we can support entrepreneurs in Africa!

Hi Everyone Venture Capital and Private Equity in Africa (VC4Africa.com) is an initiative that seeks to connect investors and entrepreneurs. It is dedicated to building sustainable business in Africa. If you like the project please vote for it on Idea Blob - see below - it really doesn't take long at all. If the project wins, the money will be used to pay the salaries of young developers in Kampala, Uganda. These funds mean we can add new tools (Afridex.net) and improve the functionality of the… Continue

Added by Ben on July 9, 2009 at 11:34am — 3 Comments

No one has any answers!

Try as we may to be the difference until governments accept that current policies and activities are really not geared to the needs of those least able to represent their needs then we are doomed to see more exploitation, corruption and strategic tomfoolery. What narks me most is that we should have known that the rhetoric really was just too good to be true, politicians the world over haven't got a clue, and what a mess they are creating. Every step forward is a revelation on just how little i… Continue

Added by Mark Trotter on June 7, 2009 at 7:31pm — 1 Comment

An English Cow in Africa

No folks, I am not being rude but you may remember my blog on how an english cow changed an African woman's life. Well you would not believe it if I told you that on 14 May 09 I actually found myself in Helen's home town. I was disappointed with myself for not having planned ahead, because I missed the opportunity to meet Helen and the superstar cow:( The one thing I can tell you about Hele… Continue

Added by Ida Horner on May 23, 2009 at 10:30am — No Comments

Six ways companies can reduce poverty

You and your company can reduce poverty, here are six approaches. - Drink a beer at a luxury hotel in Sierra Leone; - Throw bales of money out of a helicopter over farmland; - Sell water in Kibera slum, Nairobi at twice the price of that in the city centre; - Use your weight; - Invest in a budding new competitor, supplier or buyer; - if all else fails, then donate. Yes, there are six ways your company can do its bit to reduce poverty in a developing country. With only minor changes to the way y… Continue

Added by Thierry Sanders on May 19, 2009 at 10:43pm — 1 Comment

Discussion on Inclusive Business Models for Congo Conflict Minerals.

I am putting forth a dialogue on how to develop inclusive business models around Congo's conflict minerals like coltan. I have written a few ideas and set up a blog post. Turning a Problem Business Model Positive: Coltan, Congo and the Continent of Africa (article) A Bottom-Up Business Model for Coltan in the Congo (article)… Continue

Added by Lauri Elliott on May 18, 2009 at 4:30am — No Comments

Muhammad Yunus Feature Film Press

The Yunus Movie Project Press: http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118003623.html?categoryid=13&cs=1&nid=2562 http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/world/news/e3id8b91cde574aee659488c7aea2ffd87e http://broadwayworld.com/article/2009_Tony_Nominee_Lloyd_Developing_Film_Project_Based_on_Economist_Yunus_20090514 Continue

Added by Vivian Norris de Montaigu on May 15, 2009 at 12:27pm — 1 Comment

WHEN IT COMES TO DEVELOPMENT THROUGH BUSINESS ARE WE TARGETING THE WRONG GROUP?

I recently attended a seminar that brought together college and university students and graduates in Kenya who have intentions of becoming entrepreneurs or are in the process of starting up a business. I have to say, I was impressed by what I saw and heard, young people with ideas, ideologies, hopes and most important energy. It made me wonder whether development initiatives that use business for development are focusing on the wrong group in developing countries. In most cases most initiatives,… Continue

Added by Annabell on May 4, 2009 at 11:30am — 1 Comment

Have your say on global poverty at DFID

Want your say on the fight against global poverty? http://consultation.dfid.gov.uk DFID (UK Department for International Development) is working on a new White Paper that will be published in July 2009. You can join regional consultation events to share your ideas. You’ll have the chance to ask questions and debate a focus topic. There are 12 events being held around the UK between now and 18 May. Continue

Added by Karsten Weitzenegger on May 3, 2009 at 8:32pm — 1 Comment

Calculating real GDP

What is GDP? why does it impact on ordinary people in their lives? Most people can manage day to day living without thinking about Macro economics their aim is to survive, and that isn't just the 3rd of the world that requires investment and support to grow the economies preferred by the existing economic structures like the IMF and World Bank. In the UK today the government announced a drop in GDP, this will mean continuing job losses for some time to come, the true level of unemployment will… Continue

Added by Mark Trotter on April 24, 2009 at 11:48am — No Comments

Mary Houghton Receives New Award Recognizing Champions in the Fight to end Poverty.

The Opportunity Collaboration has selected Mary Houghton, co-founder and President of ShoreBank Corporation to receive the 2009 Economic Opportunity Achievement Award at the Opportunity Collaboration, taking place from October 17-20. “It is remarkable that ShoreBank’s responsible and innovative use of credit and operating financial institutions specializing in community development has earned a place at the table, where leaders and developers from around the world are convening to discuss ways… Continue

Added by Opportunity Collaboration on March 23, 2009 at 7:30pm — No Comments

Ex-Ante Poverty Impact Assessment (PIA) checks if and how your project reaches the poor

PIA improves decision making for development results
How PIA works
Key reading on PIA
Networks you can use for poverty impact assessment
Training and Events
Publications
Websites you can use for poverty impact assessment

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Added by Karsten Weitzenegger on March 16, 2009 at 1:00pm — No Comments

Mankind needs Ethics to survive!

Man's ethics must not end with man, but should extend to the universe. He must regain the consciousness of the great Chain of Life from which he cannot be separated. --Albert Schweitzer Regards Mike Shraga Increasing Customer Service With Systems Technology Email For More Informat… Continue

Added by Mike Shraga on March 9, 2009 at 5:01am — No Comments

Poverty Alleviation Leaders to Convene on World Poverty Day

On October 17th, the Opportunity Collaboration will bring together leaders from all over the world to create change, leverage resources and create new alliances in the fight against poverty. Registration is still open for those interested in taking action. Why Should You Go? The Opportunity Collaboration is focused on networking, collaboration, problem solving and partnering to more efficiently address poverty alleviation and economic justice. Delegates are catalytic senior leaders who, b… Continue

Added by Jessica Colon on March 5, 2009 at 6:56pm — No Comments

Every house where love abides....

Every house where love abides And friendship is a guest, Is surely home, and home sweet home For there the heart can rest. --Henry Van Dyke Regards Mike Shraga Increasing Customer Service With Systems Technology Email For More Information On Warehouse-IT… Continue

Added by Mike Shraga on February 13, 2009 at 5:53am — No Comments

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