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How a new genre of social entrepreneur can wield emerging technologies to create integrated and inclusive social and industrial policies.

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Susan S. Boren, MBA, is the board chair of NatureBridge and a lifetime board member at Minnesota Public Radio who has served ...

What savings groups can teach the social sector about partnering with governments for systems change.

What savings groups can teach the social sector about partnering with governments for systems change.

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