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Innovators present solutions for developing world
08-07-2007 · Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)Question: What do a pedal-powered grain mill, a Guatemalan bicycle mechanic, and MIT students have in common? Answer: The first International Development Design Summit, where participants have been busy solving problems in the developing world.
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