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In this edition of the Symetra Community Series, some of the world’s greatest leaders – from business, government and the nonprofit sector – discuss partnerships that are needed to overcome one of the world’s most difficult challenges: poverty.
In 2003, a group of civic minded people formed the Initiative for Global Development (IGD) (www.igdleaders.org) in Seattle, Washington. The founding belief is that global poverty is at the root of many of the world’s greatest challenges. Dramatically reducing it is one of the most effective steps we can take in creating a better future. Addressing the inequities of people living in poverty is a critical factor in ensuring the future prosperity and security of us all.
Sally Jewell, president, REI, and chair of IGD (audio only) 
Business must engage with the nonprofit sector and government to help sustainable poverty reduction and elimination.
Ambassador John Danilovich, CEO, Millennium Challenge Corp.
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Governments can play a key role in eliminating poverty, especially when funding is connected to the rule of law.
Mary Robinson, former president of Ireland (audio only)
The role of women in getting a nation out of poverty and in developing a civil society is vitally significant.
Tim Solso, chairman and CEO, Cummins (audio only)
US businesses have a unique and powerful role in reducing poverty. It is important for business leaders to speak out to do their part.
Neal Keny-Guyer, CEO, Mercy Corps (audio only)
The nonprofit sector plays a key role in helping people in poverty understand the opportunities that lie ahead of them for longterm and, hopefully, permanent poverty relief.
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