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August 2020 Innovations

Economic Development
August 2020 Innovations
United States
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In This Issue:

‘SAFETI’ IN NUMBERS: How new shrimp farming methods are transforming lives in Bangladesh
In the Satkhira district, an early adopter inspires a group of shrimp farmers to band together and try new methods that boost their incomes and improve their lives, thanks to Winrock’s USDA-funded Safe Aqua Farming for Economic and Trade Improvement (SAFETI) project. Meet Md. Hizbullah and the Semi-Intensive Shrimp Farmers’ Association.
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INVESTING IN AFRICA
In a new podcast from the International Finance Corporation, Winrock board member Jude Kearney reflects on how to handle racial bias in international development.
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COMBATING COVID-19 WITH TELEMEDICINE TECH
A rural Arkansas healthcare system is using a new platform from Innovator Health, a tech startup that connects underserved hospitals with qualified doctors.
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SETTING THE CARBON STANDARD
Winrock’s American Carbon Registry and Architecture for REDD+ Transactions (ART) demonstrate our decades-long commitment to scientific innovation and environmental integrity.
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TELLING OUR STORY
One of Winrock’s most illustrious historical figures has passed away at the age of 97. Read about Lee Teng-hui, Taiwan’s first native-born president, and his connection to one of our founding organizations.
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