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Local Perspectives Lead to Long Term Success
In my last article, I laid out the reasons why the most obvious water source is often not the one that works. So how can we identify the best water ...
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Where’s the Water Source? Why the Obvious Solution Isn’t Always the One That Works
Getting safe, drinkable water to rural communities is more challenging than you think. In a previous article, I debunked the myths that boiling water was a safe solution and argued ...
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Think Boiling Water is a Safe Solution for Rural Communities? Think Again
Written by: Mohammad Pakravan, Ph.D., Green Empowerment Technical Program Manager Designing infrastructure services with last-mile communities is perhaps the most challenging process in international development. Not only does it require ...
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SDG 17 – Partnerships for the Goals: Bringing Global Goals to the Last Mile
Together with local in-country partners, Green Empowerment brings sustainable development to the last mile. The UN Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 17 Partnership for Goals strengthens the means of implementation and ...
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SDG 7 – Affordable and Clean Energy: Bringing Global Goals to the Last Mile
Chances are you flipped on your lights this morning, cooked a meal on your stove today, and are sitting in front of a charged laptop now. When was the last ...
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SDG 6 – Clean Water & Sanitation: Bringing Global Goals to the Last Mile
Welcome to Green Empowerment’s UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) series! The SDGs are a worldwide framework for creating a better and more sustainable future for all. So, how is Green ...
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