SNAPSHOTS FROM ADDIS: Business is undeniably tough for Desert Rose, which is producing affordable household water filters – but diverse revenue streams and a healthy dose of creativity are keeping the social enterprise on course.
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An innovative addressing system developed by what3words has given everyone and everywhere a simple address – something that is vital if the UN's Sustainable Development Goals are to be achieved.