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Working with diverse partners to advance and apply inclusive innovation as a methodology for tackling poverty.

"Impact is not just the product of innovation – it's the process of innovation."

– Amy Smith, MIT D-Lab Founding Director

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News | Aug 10, 2015 | Snigdha Sinha

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Adebiyi-Abiola: New Face Of Waste Management In Nigeria

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News | Aug 02, 2015 | Bisi Alabi Williams

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Adoption of Agricultural Waste Charcoal Briquettes in Uganda: User Evaluation

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Adoption of Agricultural Waste Charcoal Briquettes in Uganda: User Evaluation

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