RODALE The Blue Sweater: Bridging the Gap Between Rich and Poor in an Interconnected World

Well written. Passionate. Smart, experienced, valuable female point-of-view. Blueprint ideology for service.

Che ispirazione! Per cambiare il mondo bisogna esporsi in prima linea e collaborare. Jacqueline é l’eroina del XXI secolo che ha cambiato il mondo

This is one of the most inspiring books I have read. Jacqueline Novogratz gives an incredibly honest and humble insight into her experiences of working with people living in some of the most extreme conditions imaginable. From her work in Africa setting up organisations to provide the means to empower local women, to her role in founding Acumen Fund which supports social enterprises and leaders in developing countries across the world, Jacqueline rights as someone who has witnessed the best and worst of human nature. Through the book, Jacqueline gives a detailed and eye-opening account of her work with communities in developing countries including the many mistakes and lessons she's learnt along the way.I recommend this book to any one who is interested in social impact and international development. I also believe this should be mandatory reading for any course on Leadership, as Jacqueline Novogratz puts forward a compelling case for why values such as humility, vulnerability, empathy and dignity are the pillars of true leadership.A great read!

この本のメッセージは「持続可能な貧困対策は、従来型の寄附ではなく、世界に変化を生み出そうとしている社会起業家に投資することだ」というもの。ルワンダでの社会起業家としての実践やロックフェラー財団でのワークショップで培った経験に裏付けられた議論は非常に示唆的だった。特に自分の失敗を隠さず、それから学んだ教訓を共有してくれるのはありがたい。特に「なるほどなぁ」と思ったのは、技術志向の社会起業家と地域密着型の社会起業家をペアにして活動させた方が、結果を出せるということ。実際の事例に基づいた説明は非常に説得力があった。新技術に未来を観た起業家と、具体的な効果をイメージできない貧困層の顧客との間にギャップが生じるであろうことは想像に難くないが、それに対する処方箋は実戦の裏付けがないと描き出せないだろう。Social Entrepreneurshipに興味ある方は、是非一度手に取ってみてください。

This "memoir" about how JN is helping the poor through her fund that provides capital to entrepreneurs is fascinating. Explains are most NGO's and governments waste money on temporary solutions. She has dedicated her life to helping people make lasting change. Reads like a novel.