Author: Abel Renew

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Olonde Omondi draws recycling

A holder of a Diploma in Graphic Design, Olonde Omondi enjoys expressing himself in a variety of styles all based on realistic interpretation of our world. Major areas of interest include cartoons and caricature, graphic art and illustration as well as painting. Art history and poetry also play substantial roles in his art.

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Getting the right product to the right people: Base of the pyramid consumers

Stoves, water purifiers, off-grid power, nutritious foods – so many innovative products and services are being developed for Base of Pyramid markets. But companies developing these products have to be innovative and creative in the face of several challenges: low purchasing power, traditional consumer preferences and logistical problems, such as inadequate infrastructure that hamper market growth.

So what are companies doing? How are they innovating? Business Innovation Facility and Business Fights Poverty are hosting a panel discussion in the evening on 19th June 2013 in London. This discussion event will bring news and analysis from the ground. The speakers will be

  • Nisha Dutt, Country Manager, India, Business Innovation Facility and VP, Intellecap Consulting
  • Soji Apampa, Country Manager, Nigeria, Business Innovation Facility, Founder and Director of the Convention on Business Integrity in Nigeria

and the session will be chaired by Simon Maxwell, Senior Research Associate, Overseas Development Institute. To attend, visit Business Fights Poverty for further information.

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Video Series on TK & Climate Science

The United Nations University Institute of Advanced Studies has released a Video Series on Traditional Knowledge and Climate Science

With deep connections to nature, the world’s indigenous people and local communities are experiencing some of the most pronounced affects of climate change. This video series focuses on some of the key links between traditional knowledge and science regarding climate change.

Relevant topics include:

1. Land Use and Adaptation (18:15 mins)

2. Energy (8:54 mins)

3. REDD+ (9:47 mins)

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“Business Leadership to Fight Poverty” – London Conference

As a business or professional person, your skills can have an impact of the neediest areas of the world. By mentoring and training emerging entrepreneurs, helping establish a business or investing, you can bring transformation and combat poverty.
Our London conference is set for the 25th of May so book the date in your diary now. The conference will be held at the Congress Centre and  we are putting together an exciting programme for the day.

The day provides the ideal environment to:

Become informed on the current issues and opportunities;

  • Become engaged as part of a movement that is motivated by a passion for social justice and has the means to have a concrete, sustainable and scalable impact.
  • Hear inspiring case studies and keynote speakers, receive practical guidance, network with business leaders and learn how your skills and resources can bring transformation to the poor.

Book now