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Weekly Roundup – 10/25/14: Why Ebola could spell collaboration for drugmakers and even adversarial countries
Amid all the finger-wagging about Ebola, two pharmaceutical giants have decided to collaborate to find a cure. What else could happen if we look at infectious diseases through a different prism?
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Thompson Funded to Study Household Air Pollution Among Low-Income Communities in Guatemala
A new project aims to train women entrepreneurs to sell liquid petroleum gas (LPG) stoves and provide education about reducing exposures to household air pollution.
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- Education
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- Latin America
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Blackstone’s Steve Schwarzman on Dangote and investing in Africa
“He is a smart guy, and he always has something informative to say.”
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Crowdfunding for Development: Recommendations vs. reality
Last year, infoDev released a report that explored what crowdfunding could mean for enterprises in developing countries. Now, it’s seeing the first results of its Crowdfund Investing Pilot, a project designed to mentor and train six Kenyan startups on crowdfunding campaigns. The organization reflects on some key recommendations of the report, and how they compare to the reality of working with these entrepreneurs.
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NexThought Monday – Money and Motivation: Why are some people willing to work at a social enterprise for free?
No leader has all the skills needed if a social enterprise is to succeed. Each of us must tap into others’ skill sets, often by hiring consultants to fill gaps. But when you can find people who will work pro bono that can be a fantastic option. Andrea Trice explores how managers can approach and work with volunteers.
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DuPont suits part of battle against Ebola crisis
The World Health Organization estimates a monthly need for 300,000 personal protection suits or seven suits daily per Ebola patient bed, according to Daniel Epstein, spokesman for WHO.
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- Health Care
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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SC Johnson Rolls Out Bottom-of-the-Pyramid Marketing Strategy in Ghana
SC Johnson, the Wisconsin-based company, is selling cleaning and pest control products in Ghana while contributing to local efforts to reduce the risks of contracting malaria.
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- Health Care
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Ebola Protective Suits Are In Short Supply
The Ebola outbreak created a demand for personal protective equipment. Clinics can go through hundreds of PPE suits a day. Manufacturers increased production but agencies say there's still a shortage.
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- Health Care
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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