Author: Katherine Kirker

SEATTLE — Entrepreneurship in Brazil’s favelas is booming and creating an incredible community of business owners. In circumstances where many are living in poverty, unique businesses have arisen, creating a greater sense of community and lifting many out of poverty. A favela is a grouping of dwellings, often on hillsides, that are usually equated with slums. In Brazil, more than 11 million individuals live in favelas, making up 6 percent of Brazil’s population. One of the defining features of these favelas is the entrepreneurship that emerges. A study done by the London School of Economics identified that entrepreneurship in Brazil’s…

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Department of Defense (DOD), the State Department and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) are conducting an interagency review, the first of its kind, known as the Interagency Stabilization Assistance Review. All three agencies have a history of conducting stabilization efforts internationally, both in wartime and peacetime environments. Stabilization efforts, as defined by the U.S. government, include restoring water and electricity, ensuring access to medical care and education. Coordination of Stabilization Efforts Between Agencies Key to Success Stabilization efforts in foreign nations are important because they help re-establish security, strengthen governance, improve socioeconomic wellbeing and…