While I'm thinking about it, here's another example of harnessing the creativity of entrepreneurial-minded people -- in this case MacArthur "genius" grant winner Amy Smith -- to solve problems in the developing world. I heard this one on the way the work last week as I slowly work my way through the astounding podcast archive at the TED site.
This one could help eliminate the leading cause of death in children under 5, which Amy tells us is respiratory disease caused by indoor cooking fires. I was shocked to hear that (I would have guessed malnutrition or maybe water-borne disease). Here's is Genius Amy's solution:
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Wow Frank, that's cool. I'm glad there are smart people like that in the world.
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