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“If you're looking at distributing alternative energy in Nigeria, for instance, what gets in your way is not people's ability to pay, not people's desire for a clean solar lamps or biomass opportunities. But there is a strong status quo that really depends on selling diesel.”

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Jacqueline Novogratz
Jacqueline Novogratz

Jacqueline Novogratz is an entrepreneur born on March 15, 1961. She is renowned for her leadership and innovation in the non-profit sector, particularly for her work on global poverty issues. more

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