Overcoming Challenges: Lessons from Other Sectors

Debates

Date: Tue November 1, 2011

Schedule: 11.45 - 13.00 (UTC+3h)

Location: Auditorium 3

Chaired by: Dr. Elizabeth KING


Creative social entrepreneurs in different sectors are finding new ways to address some of our greatest and most persistent problems, such as lack of access to drinking water in much of the world, and the impact of poverty on health and education opportunities. How have these innovators gone about challenging the status quo? 

Speakers

  • Dr. Elizabeth KING

    Organization: 
    The World Bank
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  • Mr. Jonathan MITCHELL

    Organization: 
    CARE USA
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  • Hon. Irene OVONJI-ODIDA

    Organization: 
    ActionAid International
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  • Senator Cristovam BUARQUE

    Organization: 
    Brazilian Federal Senate
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