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Transforming Our Economy

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Inspired by the Capital Institute's Third Millennium Economy initiative, this collection highlights those voices - ecological economists, sociologist, finance professionals, environmentalists, community developers - advocating a restructuring of our economy to transition to a truly sustainable economic system.

Curated by mokiethecat

Unlocking urban innovation in Ghana's scrapyards
September 10, 2019
We’re all aware that the technology from the Global North often ends up causing a waste problem in the Global South. Our guest in this show spotted an opportunity to turn this problem into a huge opportunity for young people in Ghana. DK Osseo-Asare’s work, outlined in this TED talk, gained worldwide attention for all the right reasons: skilling up young Ghanians, creating entrepreneurial opportunities, and eliminating waste streams are just a part of the story. Join us in this live discussion to find out more about the work of Agbogbloshie and how it can be replicated elsewhere.