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Toms shoes responds to critics, but it may not be enough

Toms’ buy-one, give-one corporate philanthropy model has repeatedly come under fire from critics for doing more harm than good. But the shoe company's recent efforts to evolve its giving model still fall short.

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What if consumers could choose to buy garments based on how socially responsibly it was made in Bangladesh?

Dr. Yunus, the Nobel Laureate pioneer of microfinance, proposes a garment industry transparency index.

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How big money is fighting HIV and malaria in Uganda

Impact investors wondering where the big money is should look no farther than Quality Chemical Industries, whose multi-million dollar headquarters produces low-cost antiretroviral drugs while spurring local manufacturing.

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Developing the tractor-for-hire business in post-conflict northern Uganda

As opportunity grows in northern Uganda after 20 years of violent conflict, farmers are building back and reinvesting in the land. But a lack of tractors could keep the region hungry.

Social Enterprise

The William Davidson Institute announces its Bottom of the Pyramid Summit

Set for October 21, the three-day event takes stock and charts a course.

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Obama's new fix-Africa-toolbox includes one shiny new tool: private investment

President Obama wants America’s relationship with Africa to move beyond aid. The private sector would play a big part in the new partnerships.

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Medicines hitchhike with Coca Cola to save lives

British nonprofit Colalife knows how to enjoy a Coke--its medicine gets to rural Zambians in Coke crates--but even medical supplies need local flavor to be successful.

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Brother or bully: Leaders squabble over role of big business in alleviating global hunger

The G8’s goal to increase private sector investment in Africa could offer new solutions to global hunger or it could be the new face of a failed solution.