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IDC Keynote: Bruce McNamer, CEO of TechnoServe
The IDC is excited to announce that Bruce McNamer will deliver this year’s Keynote Address. Bruce McNamer is President and CEO of TechnoServe, a non-profit economic development organization that helps entrepreneurial men [...]
World Energy Council Secretary General on Energy Poverty
Secretary General of the World Energy Council, Dr. Christoph Frei will participate in the panel on “Energy Poverty: Challenges and Opportunities.” Dr Frei was born in Switzerland on November 26, 1969 and [...]
Jenny Aker Discusses Cell Phones and Agricultural Markets
Jenny Aker, Assistant Professor of Economics at Fletcher will discuss her groundbreaking research on the ways in which cell phones are transforming agricultural markets. She will participate in our panel: “Integrating Farmers [...]
Christopher Fabian: How SMS promote Disaster Preparedness
UNICEF Innovation Specialist, Christopher Fabian will participate in our panel: “Humanitarian Disaster Preparedness: Media & Technology.” He will discuss the role of RapidSMS in responding to natural disasters.
Join Managing Director of Climate for WWF
Lou Leonard, Managing Director of Climate for WWF, will be joining us to discuss what’s next for climate change. Lou is a climate leader on the front line for advancing strong climate [...]
ActionAid Analyst to Discuss Climate Change
ActionAid Policy Analyst, Ilana Solomon will participate in our panel: “From Cancun to Durban: What’s Next for Climate Change?” A strong proponent of a global climate fund, Ilana was instrumental in securing [...]
MAKING AGRICULTURE A PRIORITY
Recent protests over food prices underline a key message from a new report about the potential dangers of neglecting agricultural research. – PHOTO: Richard Masoner
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USAID UNVEILS NEW EVALUATION POLICY
Nancy Birdsall on USAID’s efforts to learn from mistakes and increase accountability. – PHOTO: Kendra Helmer/USAID
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THE NEW BOTTOM BILLION
How the Bottom Billion have moved up the income ladder. – PHOTO: Ben Depp
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MICROFINANCE AND OVER-INDEBTEDNESS: PROTECTING CLIENTS
The microfinance industry has identified over-indebtedness as a serious threat to sustainability and impact. Now what’s next? – PHOTO: Ben Depp
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