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I have always been interested in what works in terms of locally-led sustainable development, and I have seen it in action in different parts of the world. I believe that if people can read or see what others have done elsewhere, it will inspire them to try something similar for themselves. I hope you enjoy the 400+ stories.

Creating wi-fi from the sun

A refugee entrepreneur has brought solar-powered internet access to one of the world’s largest refugee camps, helping more than 1,500 people get online.

Innocent Tshilombo’s award-winning Kakuma Ventures supports entrepreneurs across Kakuma camp to set up and manage WiFi hotspots in their own neighbourhoods. It also has trained more than 60 young people in computing and solar engineering skills and helped them with job opportunities. 

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