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From Sanchari Pal / The Better India: International Development Enterprises – India provides long-term solutions to poverty, hunger, and malnutrition. They create a demand for affordable technologies and ensure a sustainable supply chain.

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Organization:

International Development Enterprises (India)

Social Innovator:

Amitabha Sadangi

Issue Areas:

Agriculture, Economic Development and Inclusion, Environment and Climate, Income Security, Poverty Reduction Measures, Sustainable Farming, Water Conservation

Problem-Solving Strategies:

Addressing Underlying Issues, Community Control and Ownership, Eliminating Barriers, Empowering People, Expanding Access, Meeting People Where They Are At

Communities Served:

Communities Experiencing Economic Hardship, Rural Communities

Locations Where The Organization Works:

Egypt, India, Kenya, Nicaragua, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Sudan

Notes:

Skoll Awardee

Date:

December 23, 2016

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