Beekeeping in Costa Rica: How the UNDP Is Protecting Bees
TACOMA, Washington — Costa Rica has one of the lowest poverty rates in Latin America.…
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Colombia’s Orange Economy
SLINGERLANDS, New York — In 2013, two Colombian advisers for the Inter-American Development Bank co-authored…
How Worker Cooperatives Can Improve the Economy
SEATTLE, Washington — Chances are that most people have heard of worker cooperatives or at…
UNDP Program in Botswana Invests in ‘Climate Smart’ Farming
SEATTLE, Washington — In the drought-prone Maun region of Botswana, local farmers are partnering with…
Four Companies in Developing Countries Contributing to the SDGs
SEATTLE, Washington – In 2019, the United Nations Secretary-General launched the Global Investors for Sustainable…
Local Sourcing in Africa Can Aid Economic Growth and Poverty
SEATTLE, Washington — Many countries in Africa have turned to local sourcing for economic stimulation as…
Contributions of Entrepreneurs in Latin America
SEATTLE, Washington — In the early 2000s Latin America’s commodity boom led to a reduction…
Jeff Bezos’ Net Worth Increase Could Change the World
TACOMA, Washington — In July, the price of Amazon stocks soared, gaining 8% after a…
The Negative Effects of Fast Fashion
TACOMA, Washington — Fast fashion is the cheap mass production of trendy clothing. Companies use…
5 Impact Sourcing Companies Alleviating Global Poverty
TACOMA, Washington — Impact Sourcing, also known as “ethical outsourcing”, is the process by which…