How Do We Solve Complex Social Issues?

 The past few classes we have spent time learning about some of the issues facing urban environments, related to sanitation, poverty, and so on.  Let's look at some of the SOLUTIONS to these issues. 

Examine some of the case studies below - these are all amazing ideas that are effective solutions to problems facing cities around the world. 


TOPIC: INVENTIONS AND INNOVATIONS

16 Innovations to help combat Global Poverty

Majik Water - Creating fresh water from air - engineering at work 

Eco-Friendly Air Conditioners - India


TOPIC: MICROCREDIT AND FINANCING

Global Distribution Model for small businesses

Importance of Micro-Credit - what is it?   Example of Micro-credit - Kiva.org

Plastic Bank - Helping deal with plastic pollution while increasing peoples' income


TOPIC: HEALTH

Treated Bed Nets - Malaria


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