The Aspen Institute is an educational and policy studies organization based in Washington, DC. Its mission is to foster leadership based on enduring values and to provide a nonpartisan venue for dealing with critical issues.
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Displaying What We Do: Leadership Initiatives & Networks
Aspen Network of Development Entrepreneurs
“We’re looking for new solutions to mobilize finance for promising—but risky—small businesses. We hope this challenge encourages organizations to think creatively and collaboratively about what can...
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Value-based Leadership and Environmental ValuesThe Catto Fellowship Program is an offshoot of the Aspen Institute's renowned Henry Crown Fellowship Program, the Rodel Fellowship Program,...
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Economic Opportunities Program
Our current work focuses on: Scale and Sustainability Although Aspen/EOP's initial research in this area centered on ways the community development finance field could achieve scale and...
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Economic Opportunities Program
Economic Opportunities Program (EOP) staff work closely with the leaders of community-based organizations, community colleges and local government as well as with employers, financial institutions...
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The Economic Opportunities Program (EOP) advances workforce training, community college, microenterprise and asset building strategies for lower income Americans.
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The Aspen Challenge
For program content, sponsorship and presenter inquiries, please contact Kitty Boone, VP, Public Programs, by email or at (970) 544-7926 or Natalie Lacy, Program Manager, Aspen Challenge, by email or...
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Aspen Network of Development Entrepreneurs
The Aspen Network of Development Entrepreneurs strives to bring awareness and understanding to the small and growing business (SGB) sector. ANDE Members-Only PortalANDE members enjoy exclusive...
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Aspen Network of Development Entrepreneurs
Overview:The West Africa Chapter envisions a thriving ecosystem for SGBs in the region. In its first year, the chapter will work to provide support to local members through training programs,...
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