Last week, I had the opportunity to present to Rotary International, a new model for economic development that we are building to reduce poverty, promote and empower entrepreneurship and lower unemployment rates in developing countries. It was a privilege to be invited to speak to the membership of a great organization like Rotary International. These are the slides from the presentation.

4. Entrepreneurial
Success in the Third
World
Reduction in poverty,
crime and
unemployment
Building a
sustainable model for
economic growth

5. $$$$$---- Economic Investment-----$$$$$
Corruption
Lack of transparency
Unstable political environment
Lack of support systems
for businesses
Accountability
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Why top down approach to economic development does not work in developing countries?

6. The new model of economic development
Entrepreneurial
Success
Transparency
Technology
Funding
Capacity
Building
Management
Consulting
Education
Accountability

10. New Model for Economic Growth
that can be applied across the globe
Support
Entrepreneurship Using
Bottom Up Approach
Empower Women and
Girls
Provide Capacity,
Infrastructure,
Technology & EducationCreate transparency to
boost investor confidence
Put systems in place to
ensure continued
success
Improve trade cooperation
between countries