[There are hundreds of “proven” water purifiers. Very few have reached the masses, due to a wide range of economic, infrastructure, cultural, behavioral, and political issues.]
Monthly Archives: April 2015
Frame Changers #168: Simple Innovations
Frame Changers #167: Dollars AND Smiles?
Frame Changers #166: Postmodern Gender Roles
Frame Changers #165: Self-Determination in an Interdependent World
Frame Changers #164: User Experience Design Matters
Frame Changers #163: Innovation + Proven Practices Balance
Frame Changers #162: Natural Incentives
Frame Changers #161: Ideation: Love-Hate Relationship
Frame Changers #160: Microfinance Mania and Maneuvers
[Microfinance works in different ways across the world. MFIs in East Africa routinely expect physical collateral (as opposed to the basic principle of social collateral that it was founded on), charge predatory interest rates (18% – 60%), and seldom provide ongoing support through capacity building and business mentoring.]