Article Archives  >  February, 2010

In the following interview for Global Atlanta, Laurence Brahm discusses the importance of preserving culture and ethnic identity upon sound and sustainable economic foundations. Brahm proposes the Himalayan Consensus as an alternative model to poverty alleviation and environmental protection, and as an approachable outlet for corporate social responsibility investments.

Authors Maheen Haider and Aasim Siddiqui highlight the work of The Organisation for Social Development Initiatives (“OSDI”) in Pakistan. With innovative programs to empower the poor by providing them economic opportunities along with the necessary skills and resources to break away from the inter-generational cycle of poverty , OSDI is a fantastic example of Himalayan Consensus principles in action. To learn more, check out the article, Fighting Poverty through Sustainable Development in Pakistan.