Entrepreneurship, Technology and Innovation in Poverty Reduction

Title: Entrepreneurship, Technology and Innovation in Poverty Reduction

Author: Toshihiro Nakamura (Kopernik CEO and Co-founder)

Published at the Japan Social Innovation Journal, Vol. 1, No. 1, April 2011, pp. 35-39.


Abstract

In the face of daunting challenges in the developing world, an increasing number of social entrepreneurs are harnessing the power of technology to eradicate poverty. While technology and innovation are significantly changing the landscape of development assistance, more entrepreneurial approaches are urgently needed to accelerate the process of creating a world without poverty.


Keywords: Social Entrepreneurship, Technology, Innovation, Development Assistance, Poverty Reduction


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