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The audacious goal of energy access
by Andy Lieberman Even though logic dictates that energy distribution progress will only get harder with time, Miller Center's Andy Lieberman shares why he's feeling optimistic. Written while in New Delhi, India for the National Dialogue on Decentralized Renewable Energy, Andy introduces Miller Center's newest white paper co-authored with University of Michigan's WIlliam Davidson Institute, Closing the Circuit: Accelerating Clean Energy Investment in India. To read the blog and access the paper, click here.→
Why we need women’s economic empowerment for a sustainable future
by Hira Saeed Hira joined Miller Center in July 2018 through a partnership with the US Embassy in Islamabad and Atlas Corps. In her inaugural blog post, Hira shares her points of view, through her lens as a Pakistani woman, on the critical importance of boosting gender equality. She also shares how Miller Center is working towards gender parity. To read Hira's post, click here.→
In the news, announcements & moreATTN GSBI ALUMNI: USING THE CLOUD & AI FOR IMPACT | Miller Center is collaborating with Microsoft Research India (MSRI) to incubate, accelerate and scale social enterprises that use Cloud and AI platforms for social impact. MSRI is taking applications to provide support and up to $50K for enterprises interested in scaling in India and globally, and is particularly interested in working with GSBI alumni. Applications are due September 15, but interested GSBI alumni aligned with this project could have some flexibility with this deadline. Interested participants should contact Jeri Jensen, Director of Partnerships for Social Justice at jjensen@scu.edu. SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE TO NONPROFITS | Santa Clara University's Markkula Center for Applied Ethics is offering scholarships to attend its Standards for Excellence® 2018 Clinic Series. To learn more about this customized ethics training program for nonprofits and philanthropists in the social sector, click here→ SEE YOU AT SOCAP! | As SOCAP sponsors, we're pleased to extend a $250 savings on the lowest published rate for a day pass. Use the savings code NP_MillerCenter at this site.→ UNTAPPED TALENT POOLS | Miller Center Executive Director Thane Kreiner reveals hidden opportunities amidst the refugee crisis, including unlocking the global workforce's largest untapped talent pools. To read this Conscious Company article, click here.→ BREWING BEYOND BARRIERS | Miller Center mentor and former senior vice president of corporate finance at Starbucks, Louis Jordan, is featured this National Catholic Reporter article along with 1951 Coffee ('18, Social Entrepreneurship at the Margins) for their work with training refugees. To read the article, click here.→
Out & about with Miller CenterMiller Center for Social Entrepreneurship is a pioneer when it comes to accelerating social enterprises, so you'll find our team at a variety of events across the globe. We're actively accompanying entrepreneurs on their journeys and sharing our learnings with others in the ecosystem. If our paths may cross, please reach out to us - we'd enjoy connecting! Please note some listed events are not open to the public.
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