Aspen is a place for leaders to lift their sights above the possessions which possess them. To confront their own nature as human beings, to regain control over their own humanity by becoming more self-aware, more self-correcting, and hence more self-fulfilling.

Walter P. Paepcke, Aspen Institute Co-Founder
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What’s Caitlyn Jenner’s message for trans people in Africa?

Caitlyn Jenner chats with Bisi Alimi, the first person to come out as gay on Nigerian television.

June 25, 2016

Overcoming Barriers to Propel Tanzania’s Economy

A new wave of entrepreneurs are entering developing economies and creating market-driven solutions that not only generate profit, but provide products and services critically needed by bottom-of-the-pyramid consumers to improve quality of life and access to resources and services.

November 25, 2014