Weekly Hot Hits in Global Development 11/16-11/20!

How is social media changing the world? Check out this week’s hottest hits in global development!

1. The Myth of Microfinance? Why MFIs Shouldn’t Be Freaking Out (Yet)

A nice overview of the microfinance realm from our friends at the Center for Global Development.

2. Net Impact Conference Speaks About ICTs

Dave Ferguson, head of Global Development Commons for USAID, speaks out about the importance of collaborative partnerships and community surrounding information and communication technology.

3. Development Marketplace 2009 Winners

World bank blogs sponsored competition announces its winners that will : Turn Ideas Into Action!

4. Gen-Y: The Social Innovation Generation

Saul Garlick, the founder of ThinkImpact, a non-profit organization that aims to alleviate poverty by harnessing the entrepreneurial power of young people and students, writes about Generation Y and global development.

5. Seattle-Based Company Halosource Gains Ground in Water Purification in Brazil, China, India

An article from World Water and Environmental Engineering extolling the virtues of Halosource’s water purification technology and global partnerships. Check them out!


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