Posted By:  albertomz Posted On:  Dec 19, 2007	The Story of Stuff
Here’s something that got me thinking: The Story of Stuff is a 20-minute, fast-paced, fact-filled look at the underside of our production and consumption patterns, with a special focus on the United States. All the stuff in our lives, beginning from the extraction of the...... [view]

Posted By:  msouther Posted On:  Sep 9, 2007	Attempting to Grok the American Income Gap
It wasn't initially a hard decision: I had been tapping my parents and extended family for cash over twenty-three years of being alive on this planet, and this had included a generous amount of travel and an expensive undergraduate education. It wasn't hard, because as formative as all this had...... [view]

Posted By:  Takuya Posted On:  Jan 6, 2008	CSR discussion yahoo group
I just received this invitation on CSR discussion group on Yahoo Groups. I’m pasting the invitation message for reference. (more…) ... [view]

Posted By:  albertomz Posted On:  Oct 22, 2007	My heart’s with Ethan
Ethan Zuckerman remains my No. 1 favourite blogger of all times, and given how much I struggle to update GlobaLab at least 2-3 times a week, while trying to work and retain a decent social life, I am in awe at his amazing prolificacy. A quick browse at his last few entries would be...... [view]

Posted By:  albertomz Posted On:  Oct 17, 2007	Enterprising answers to development
A few good sources exploring the themes of social entrepreneurship and microcredit. Beyond Good Intentions reproduces an article from the International Trade Forum on innovative approaches to reduce poverty through trade, which are bringing business, NGOs, government and aid agencies...... [view]

Posted By:  albertomz Posted On:  Oct 8, 2007	A fourth sector?
While we’re still struggling to get the third sector officially recognised in most policy circles (the European Commission, for one, has no Directorate General dealing directly with this ever-expanding sector), there are some who are already envisaging the rise of a fourth one : ...... [view]

Posted By:  albertomz Posted On:  Jun 26, 2007	Italy’s buffoon
To the outside observers, Italy is a country of majestic artworks, stunning landscapes, beautiful cities and delicious food. But to the insiders, all these appear trivial amenities compared to the ever-present decay of the country’s public and private sectors. Corruption is still...... [view]

Posted By:  albertomz Posted On:  Jun 11, 2007	From Development 1.0 to Development 2.0
FreePint printed this article by Giulio Quaggiotto and Pierre Wielezynski - both linked to/working for the World Bank - on how Web 2.0 is changing the face of development. This is the first article of its kind, as far as I know, and it’s also the subject of my dissertation here at...... [view]

Posted By:  albertomz Posted On:  May 16, 2007	Blogging about sustainability
My great friend Paul , who is always looking for new ways to tackle the challenges of development, has started a new blog , looking at the implications and applications of trying to do sustainable development, especially from a private sector perspective. A very exciting new addition to...... [view]

Posted By:  albertomz Posted On:  Mar 30, 2007	Africa Frenzy Feeds China Stock Bubble
An interesting article from the Asia Times online, republished on Dust in My Eyes ‘ blog. Africa Frenzy Feeds China Stock Bubble Asia Times Online: China Business News China’s stock bubble can be traced to Angola Mar 27, 2007 By Zhou Jiangong SHANGHAI - In recent...... [view]

Posted By:  Seanamo Posted On:  Apr 18, 2007	LEWA A SUCCESS STORY
SAFARICOM (a Kenyan cell-phone/mobile provider) is one of the Corporate Organizations that has fulfilled its Social Responsibilities. The Safaricom Lewa Marathon kicked off in 2000 with the aim of raising funds for conservation and community projects around Samburu, Isiolo, Laikipia and Meru...... [view]