Jacqueline Novogratz is pioneering new ways of tackling poverty. In her view, traditional charity rarely delivers lasting results. And commercial investors are also unwilling to seed the businesses and jobs that are needed in tough conditions. Her solution, outlined through a series of revealing personal stories, is “patient capital.” This means using philanthropic funds to help “bottom of the pyramid” entrepreneurs get their businesses off the ground. Listening, truly listening, is key, she says, and the marketplace is the best listening device we have. The result: sustainable jobs, goods, services — and dignity — for the world’s poorest. (Recorded June 2007 in Arusha, Tanzania. Duration: 18:35.)
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vcao best commented on May 23 2009
The marketplace is the best listening device we have. http://www.dvd-to-psp.com The result: sustainable jobs, goods, services — and dignity — for the world’s poorest.
TEDBlog Reader commented on Nov 5 2007
truley inspiritional, are any such initiatives operational in United States?
Nicholas Gruen commented on Sep 2 2007
Where can I get MP3 downloads of the talks – I can see MP4, but not MP3.