Old Problems, New Solutions: Harnessing Technology and Innovation in the Fight Against Global Poverty

Old Problems, New Solutions: Harnessing Technology and Innovation in the Fight Against Global Poverty

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Old Problems, New Solutions: Harnessing Technology and Innovation in the Fight Against Global Poverty

This collection of policy briefs, originating from the 2012 Brookings Blum Roundtable, outlines the strategic role of technology and innovation in addressing global poverty. The central thesis is that while technological breakthroughs in mobile banking, open-source software, and green energy are promising, they are not silver bullets.

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