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Fair Trade Organization of Kenya
Kenya
Fair Trade Organization of Kenya (FTOK) is a nonprofit international network organization whose main aim is to create equitable and sustainable channels in production and trade. The Organization works in close collaboration and partnership with national and international networking organizations to make fair trade a reality and a viable development tool. FTOK works closely with smallholder producers in Agricultural sector which is a key contributor of Gross Domestic product (GDP) in many developing countries. The Organization brings together smallholder producers in marginalized farming communities and empowers them to participate more actively not only in the production level but also in marketing of their produce.
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Global Alliance for Clean Cookstoves
United States of America
The Global Alliance for Clean Cookstoves is a United Nations Foundation hosted public private partnership to save lives improve livelihoods empower women and protect the environment by creating a thriving global market for clean and efficient household cooking solutions. The Alliance's goal calls for 100 million households to adopt clean and efficient stoves and fuels by 2020. The Alliance is working with over 1000 public private and non profit partners to help overcome the market barriers that currently impede the production deployment and use of clean cookstoves and fuels in the developing world.
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Light for the world
Belgium
Light for the World is a European confederation of national development NGOs aiming at an inclusive society. They are committed to saving eyesight improving the quality of life and advocating for the rights of persons with disabilities in the underprivileged regions of our world. The member organizations of their confederation are based in Austria Belgium the Netherlands and the Czech Republic. Country offices exist in Burkina Faso Ethiopia Mozambique and South Sudan
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Lombard Odier
Switzerland
Established in 1796 Lombard Odier is the oldest private bank in Geneva and one of the largest in Switzerland and Europe. With a network of 26 offices it offers its private and institutional clients a wide range of advisory services in wealth management financial products and specialized areas. An independent family business for seven generations Lombard Odier is run by its Partners. Since they are both owners and managers they are as concerned as their clients to see their business succeed. Because they are not subject to shareholder pressure the constraints of operating in a large group and inherent conflicts of interest the Partners are also able to maintain a long term vision and to develop mutual trust with their clients the cornerstone of any relationship.
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Medicines for Malaria Venture
Switzerland
MMV is a leading product development partnership (PDP) in the field of antimalarial drug research and development. MMV's vision is a world in which innovative medicines will cure and protect the vulnerable and under served populations at risk of malaria and ultimately help to eradicate this terrible disease.
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NAB
Australia
National Australia Bank or NAB as they re known to most is a financial services organisation that operates in Australia New Zealand Asia the United Kingdom and United States. They provide quality financial products and services and pride ourselves on being fair when it comes to fees and charges. They strive for balanced relationships with their customers that are built on the principles of help guidance and advice.
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Opportunity International
United States of America
Opportunity International provides microfinance loans savings insurance and training to over five million people who are working their way out of poverty in the developing world. Clients in 22 countries use these financial services to start or expand a business provide for their families create jobs for their neighbors and build a safety net for the future. Opportunity International is working to end global poverty by creating/sustaining 20 million jobs by 2020. We believe that enabling individuals to create dignified and sustainable work is the foundation for transforming their lives their children s futures and their communities.Opportunity International was founded in 1971 by two visionary leaders who were inspired to take action by their experiences with people living in extreme poverty.
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SDA Bocconi School of Management
Italy
Founded in 1971 by Universita Bocconi SDA Bocconi School of Management was first a pioneer in Italy and today enjoys international recognition as a leading management school. SDA Bocconi dedicates energy and resources to creating value and spreading values. Proof of this are its research teaching and relations with the scientific business and institutional communities. It is exemplified by its exchanges international approach critical spirit pragmatism curiosity and innovative strength. Knowledge and imagination are the shared pride and heritage of the faculty its students and thousands of alumni around the world.
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