10. Power, Connectivity and Knowledge equals Economic Progress in marginalized populations
The starting point for a world without poverty and hunger is the rural world. An estimated 3 billion people – around 40% of the global population – live in the rural areas of developing countries.
Most depend on small, family farms for their income and sustenance. Rural people grow the food that feeds their nations, but they are also disproportionately poor: 80% of the women, children and men living in extreme poverty live in rural communities of developing nations. The poverty is revealed through social marginalization and exclusion, different manifestations of malnutrition, poor living conditions, lack of access to basic services, resources and employment opportunities, and more.
Mike Freni, Founder CEO Humanitarian business visionary behind Kumbaya and its mission to Connect the Unconnected: Both a seasoned executive and solutions-oriented optimist, Mike is dedicated to the belief that ALL lives have equal value, and that true business success doesn’t stop at the border; it starts by crossing it. He is a serial entrepreneur with a proven history for disruptive innovations with high impact outcomes, Mike's strength is enabling to consider new ways of approaching old problems that meet real-world goals and are based on accurate, unbiased data. Mike brings more than three decades of experience in all aspects of business to his role leading Kumbaya to break down barriers and make a lasting impact in the most underserved nations of our world. Mike is an active member of the UN Global Compact and a vocal supporter of emerging market impact organizations.
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