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Business Call to Action Q3 Newsletter: Innovations Update

Read the latest on BCtA’s newest members, recent events, and other news.

Interview

Sarita Bahl, MCX Ltd.

Interview with

Sarita Bahl,

VP Group Social Opportunities, Multi Commodity Exchange Ltd. .. Read More

Upcoming Events

Inclusive Markets Development Workshop

November 16, 2010
Blantyre, Malawi

Turning Barriers into Opportunities: Business Innovations for Sustainable Growth

December 7, 2010
London, England

More Events:

To see a comprehensive list of upcoming events, please visit:

www.businesscalltoacti
on.org/newsevents/

Business Leaders Gather to Discuss  Strategies for Fighting Poverty

Over 250 leaders from business, government, and the development sector gathered in New York to discuss the powerful role that business can play in combating poverty and stimulating economic growth and development at an inclusive business-themed event “Accelerating Progress towards the MDGs through Inclusive Business.” The dialogue took place during the United Nations Summit on the MDGs, a summit convened by the UN Secretary-General to take stock of achievements to date and drive progress to meet the 2015 target for the MDGs… Read More


Recent News

Four Companies Commit to Global Health Initiatives

More than 200,000 people in Africa and Asia will have access to improved health care and water through new commitments made to the Business Call to Action (BCtA)… Read More

BCtA Expands Global Reach in China

The Business Call to Action (BCtA) continues to expand its global reach with the appointment of a coordinator in Beijing, China… Read More

News Briefs

BCtA Launches New Website, USAID Joins the BCtA, UNDP Releases New Inclusive Business Report… Read More

India Agri-Market Service to Help 60,000 Farmers Improve Incomes

Mumbai-based Multi Commodity Exchange Ltd of India (MCX) joined the Business Call to Action (BCtA) with a commitment to Indian subsistence farmers... Read More

BCtA Member Companies Win 2010 World Business and Development Award

Two Business Call to Action (BCtA) member companies– LifeSpring Hospitals and Thomson Reuters–were among 10 firms recognized for their contribution to development… Read More

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New York, NY 10017 USA

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Web: www.businesscalltoaction.org

The Business Call to Action challenges companies to develop innovative business models that achieve commercial success and development outcomes.































The Business Call to Action (BCtA) continues to expand its global reach with the appointment of a coordinator in Beijing, China.

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