30 Jan Weekly Roundup, 30.01.2015: Innovations to serve the underprivileged
In this week’s roundup we focus on efforts taken by young social entrepreneurs as they aim to make an impact in the energy and employment sectors. One of the key challenges faces over 1.5 billion people in developing countries access to safe and reliable energy supply. Young professionals from Canberra, Australia are heading to India with the aim of improving the lives of the urban poor by providing access to sustainable technologies including solar lights and improved stoves for cooking. 25,000 people in Bangalore have switched to solar LED lighting in their homes. Staying with setting up ventures in India, NRI venture capitalist...