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23 May '12

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Global NewsRecognising women entrepreneurs as actors of the economic development

“You must be the change you wish to see in the world” proclaimed Gandhi and women entrepreneurs have been keen to interpret this statement. Currently there are some 187 million women entrepreneursi throughout the world. These women have not limited themselves to dream their lives but have decided to live their dreams. They are driving forces of the economic development and social changes that make them actors of an historic change that cannot be reversed.

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CanadaIn current global economy, job-seekers become job-creators

Youth (un)employment has surfaced as one of the main issues of concern in the wake of the economic crisis. As doors are not opening as quickly as they could in the traditional ...

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Global NewsSupporting green entrepreneurs

AN initiative to support ‘green entrepreneurs’ is being launched in London next month. The Enviro-Entrepreneur School aims to identify, encourage and nurture people who wish to start and grow a business in the environmental goods and services sector and who have a passion for recycling and a belief in the importance of environmental technologies. The school offers a three-day intensive programme delivered by seasoned entrepreneurs, business consultants and environmentalists While ...

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Global NewsSocial students study for change

STUDENTS have been recognised at a ceremony in London for trying to change their communities. Social Enterprise Minister Alun Michael joined graduates from the School for Social Entrepreneurs to celebrate their success. The school – for the ‘hard-headed and high minded' – trains students to use business skills for grassroots transformation rather than personal profit. Graduates have combined compassion with business to make a difference in communities.

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