Economic Development
Kraft Foods’ Cocoa Partnership in Ghana
To develop the next generation of cocoa farmers in Ghana, Kraft Foods created a cross-sector initiative with a long-term view.
Tag: Africa
Podcast
Energy
Solar Power in a Suitcase
In this audio interview, Sheela Sethuraman talks with Laura Stachel and Hal Aronson, co-founders of WE CARE Solar, about their effort to combat this issue worldwide. WE CARE stands for Women’s Emergency Communication and Reliable Electricity.
Technology & Design
Walk With Makmende: Part 3
From the Field Series: A living case study of Makmende, which provides women in Nairobi with coordinated walking groups.
Human Rights
Kony and Kissinger: Jacob and Trayvon
Reflections on social media and the struggle for justice in 2012.
Socially Responsible Business
Another Look at “Carbon for Water” in Western Kenya
There needs to be more scrutiny around the use of the LifeStraw water filter and more debate about the validity of its carbon for water deal.
Economic Development
An Agricultural Peace Dividend
In northern Uganda, home to one of Africa’s longest and most brutal civil conflicts, organic farming is producing economic growth and stability.
Human Rights
Walk With Makmende: Part 2
From the Field Series: A living case study of Makmende, which provides women in Nairobi with coordinated walking groups.
Global Issues
Mobile Money: A Game Changer for Financial Inclusion
Imagine if everyone who had a cell phone could also have access to financial services, and could save and send money safely, regardless of location.
Human Rights
Walk With Makmende: Part 1
From the Field Series: A living case study of Makmende, which provides women in Nairobi with coordinated walking groups.
Social Entrepreneurship
Social Enterprise and Job Creation in Uganda and Nigeria
Opportunity Collaboration is a four-day convening in Mexico focused on global poverty alleviation.