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Top Leaders of 2010 | N2Growth Blog

N2Growth Blog

I'm glad you were able to tell his story so others can see what the fruit of one man's commitment can produce. She has only been finished her Residency in anesthesia for little over a year and is coordinating international WHO’s and the efforts of the likes of the Clinton Foundation, The UN and othe NGO’s.

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New Lessons from Fighting an Ancient Disease

Harvard Business Review

Without adequate financing, ministries of health and even private hospitals in developing countries often don''t have the resources needed to purchase diagnostic equipment, train workers, and ensure access to appropriate treatment. Make a multi-year commitment. We face a public health emergency.

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The Social Franchise Model Works in Times of Uncertainty

Harvard Business Review

government withdrew funding from all American NGO's, Yemen-EFE was granted an exemption because it is an entirely local entity. Local funding helps to defray startup and operating costs, cements commitment to the mission, and gives local supporters a meaningful stake in its success. How Banks Should Finance the Social Sector.

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The 10 Most Important Sustainable Business Stories from 2014

Harvard Business Review

An offshoot of We Mean Business, the RE100 group — which launched with founding members including Philips, Nestle, Mars, Swiss Re, and IKEA — committed to using 100 percent renewable power. also committed to 100 percent renewables by 2020 (Disclosure: I’m on advisory boards for both RE100 and for Unilever U.S.).