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RELEASE: Transition of New Ventures Global Network

September 26, 2012
Location: Washington DC

After 13 years of building support for environmental entrepreneurship, the World Resources Institute will conclude its role as coordinator for the New Ventures global network at the end of 2012. WRI recognizes that the New Ventures Local Centers have built strong, distinct programs in their respective countries, and we are confident that greater local and regional independence will allow New Ventures to move into its next phase of development.

New Ventures Forum Addresses Challenges to Scaling Up Clean Energy Access in India

By Tracy Elsen on August 18, 2011
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New Ventures India, part of WRI’s center for environmental entrepreneurship, and CDF-IFMR convened a workshop i

Video: Prahalad on Development Through Enterprise

By Polly Ghazi and Payson Schwin on March 26, 2009

C.K. Prahalad discusses the future of sustainable, private sector-led poverty alleviation.

Makeover of Top Business Blog Looks Like a NextBillion Bucks

March 26, 2009
Location: WASHINGTON, D.C.

NextBillion.net - one of the Web’s top business blogs - today announced a new look intended to make it the go-to online resource for discussions about business-model development aimed at helping poor people.

Food Price Crisis Triggers Questions about Global Food Security

By Zachary Sugg on April 25, 2008

Skyrocketing food prices have triggered riots across the developing world and forced the world’s largest food aid agency to confront a $500 million deficit. The media are focused on short-term consequences, but there are also concerns about the long-term forecast for global food security, poverty, and hunger.

The Most Influential Management Gurus in the World

By Nate Kommers on November 16, 2007

“The Thinkers 50” biennial poll of the most influential business people in the world is topped by WRI board member C.K. Prahalad. The recognition speaks volumes about business-led approaches to sustainability around the world.