Author: Anita L Hummel
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Why Business Schools Should Teach About the Informal Economy
Business education, particularly at the graduate level, is often geared toward preparing students to thrive in large corporations, multinational companies, or Fortune 500 organizations. Business schools focus heavily on theories, strategies, and case studies related to big business, emphasizing corporate finance, global supply chains, and strategic management. While these topics are undoubtedly important, they leave…
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The Unsung Heroes of Recycling: The Vital Role of Global Waste Pickers
As someone who has lived and worked in Asia, I have witnessed firsthand the incredible yet often overlooked contributions of waste pickers, especially women, to our society. Waste pickers are individuals who collect and sort through garbage to recover recyclable materials such as cans, paper, and plastic. These individuals are often dismissed or ignored, seen…
#CircularEconomy, #ClimateAction, #EconomicInclusion, #Empowerment, #EnvironmentalImpact, #InformalEconomy, #PovertyReduction, #RecyclingHeroes, #RecyclingInAsia, #RecyclingSolutions, #ResourceConservation, #SocialEquity, #SupportWastePickers, #Sustainability, #SustainableLiving, #UnsungHeroes, #UrbanRecycling, #WasteManagement, #WastePickers -
What is the Informal Economy and Why Does it Matter?
The informal economy is a critical yet often overlooked part of the global economy. Yet it plays a significant role in the livelihoods of billions of people worldwide. Still the informal economy is frequently absent from mainstream discussions about business, economics, and development. Read on as we explore what the informal economy is, its importance,…
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Forgotten Echoes of the Steppe: Unraveling the Shared Heritage of the Hmong and Mongols
Imagine traversing the ancient steppes, where the winds whisper tales of empires rising and falling, and resilient peoples migrate in search of new horizons. As you journey through this vast landscape, you might stumble upon a captivating question: could two peoples separated by thousands of miles and centuries truly share an ancient heritage? In this…
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The Culinary Journey of Nomadic Cuisine: A Flavorful Exploration
Imagine a kitchen with no walls, a pantry that stretches across continents, and recipes passed down not through cookbooks, but through generations of journeys. What if I told you that some of the most enduring and innovative culinary traditions in the world were born not in settled civilizations, but on the move? Get ready to…
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The Allure of the Digital Finish Line: Unpacking the Psychology Behind Virtual Races
You’ve signed up, trained diligently, and crossed the virtual finish line. But what really happened in your brain during that process? Forget what you think you know about ‘just’ a virtual race—there’s a powerful psychological game at play. Read on as we will expose the unique mental challenges and profound rewards of achieving these digital…