Mission: Possible – Innovating for the World’s Most Marginalized
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Podcast Overview
<p>Description:</p><p><br></p><p><b>Mission: Possible – Innovating for the World’s Most Marginalized</b> examines social innovations at the intersection of technology, policy, and community action. Each episode features in-depth conversations with experts and innovators tackling systemic challenges in low-income and underserved contexts—from water access and financial inclusion to climate adaptation and digital public goods.</p><p>The podcast highlights not only what works, but why it works: unpacking business models, behavioral insights, design principles, and research evidence behind scalable social impact.</p><p>Designed for practitioners, researchers, students, and curious global citizens, this podcast translates complex development challenges into practical lessons for building a more equitable world.</p><p><br></p><p>Key content:</p><p>Innovation, Inclusion, Equity, Resilience, Poverty, Community, Empowerment, Impact, Justice, base of the pyramid, transformative services<br><br></p>
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Publishing Since
11/14/2025
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- What is Mission: Possible – Innovating for the World’s Most Marginalized?
<p>Description:</p><p><br></p><p><b>Mission: Possible – Innovating for the World’s Most Marginalized</b> examines social innovations at the intersection of technology, policy, and community action. Each episode features in-depth conversations with experts and innovators tackling systemic challenges in low-income and underserved contexts—from water access and financial inclusion to climate adaptation and digital public goods.</p><p>The podcast highlights not only what works, but why it works: unpacking business models, behavioral insights, design principles, and research evidence behind scalable social impact.</p><p>Designed for practitioners, researchers, students, and curious global citizens, this podcast translates complex development challenges into practical lessons for building a more equitable world.</p><p><br></p><p>Key content:</p><p>Innovation, Inclusion, Equity, Resilience, Poverty, Community, Empowerment, Impact, Justice, base of the pyramid, transformative services<br><br></p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
- Where can I listen to this podcast?
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- Does this podcast accept guests?
Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.
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