Tag Archives: community development

Nathan & Baptiste take South of the Border to Asia!

Posted on March 1, 2012 by

Social Business Week in Singapore, organised by Grameen Creative Lab and National University Singapore, was one of the most amazing learning and enriching experiences of my life. Simply connecting with so many likeminded people, those who want to do well … Continue reading →

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Culture Aangan Homestays : Promoting Rural Development via Tourism

Posted on February 16, 2012 by

Any regular follower of this blog would know that two of the major passions in my life revolve around sustainable development and tourism’s social business potential. Culture Aangan, an Indian rural homestay tourism enterprise, certainly ticks these boxes. Having been fortunate enough to … Continue reading →

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Bank of America case study in strategic philanthropy

Posted on November 17, 2011 by

This is an interesting example of how corporations can strengthen their business model by doing good. Based on an article in the Harvard Business Review blog. Seven years ago, Bank of America launched Neighborhood Builders, a program that provides grants … Continue reading →

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Poor infrastructure blights the Developing world

Posted on September 10, 2011 by

It is enormously saddening to hear about the sinking of the MV Spice Islander. A ferry providing a vital link between Zanzibar and the remote Pemba island, off the coast of Tanzania.  Initial reports have up to 163 dead and hundreds more … Continue reading →

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A co-opolis project, creating a humanist challenge to Sydney’s urban composition

Posted on September 10, 2011 by

How humankind adapts to a changing physical and social environments is shaping as the fundamental challenge of the 21st century. Particularly in urban settings, where quality of place is tempered with environmental pollution and weak community connections. The success of … Continue reading →

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