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Ashoka's 'Social Entrepreneurship Series' Premiers on Google's Video Marketplace: Landmark Series on Social Entrepreneurship Available on Latest Google Innovat

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The Series was created by Ashoka's Global Academy to capture the
strategies and insights of leading social entrepreneurs -- in their own words
-- who have achieved global impact, including: Muhammad Yunus, the power
behind Grameen Bank and the global micro-credit movement, Peter Eigen,
Transparency International founder and one of the world's most powerful
corruption fighters, and Fazle Abed who founded BRAC, the world's largest
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announced today the release of its new "Social Entrepreneurship Series" on
Google's latest video service, Google Video Store . These visionaries offer practical wisdom on how
to tackle poverty, fight corruption and improve the health and education of
those living on less than $2 a day.com (to find the series, enter "Ashoka " into the
search box) or through Ashoka at http://www.org

About NAIMA Canada

NAIMA Canada is the association for North American manufacturers
of fibre glass, rock wool, and slag wool insulation products doing
business in Canada.

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"This series is an opportunity to listen to stories and strategies of the
global greats of social entrepreneurship -- a powerful new form of public
leadership," stated David Gergen, Director, Center for Public Leadership,
Harvard University .
Ashoka (http://www. NAIMA recently worked with REEEP in
its sponsorship of the "Global Blueprint " workshop, where 60 elite
experts comprised of policy makers, business representatives, and
academicians from Mexico, Canada, Europe and the U. came together to
pursue a sustainable plan for buildings.

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org) finds and supports leading social
entrepreneurs -- over 1700 in 60 countries. As these topics become powerful factors in democratic and
societal growth, the Series is a vital resource for students, people starting
or changing careers, citizen sector organizations, educators, governments and
businesses alike.

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"Our REEEP membership is important and appropriate because it will
allow us to advance policies that seek cleaner and more efficient
energy practices," said Stephen Koch, executive director of NAIMA
Canada. Its role is to promote energy efficiency and
environmental preservation through the use of fibre glass, rock wool,
and slag wool insulation, and to encourage the safe production and use
of these materials.

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OTTAWA----NAIMA Canada , a trade
association for manufacturers of fibre glass, rock wool and slag wool
insulation and the sister organization of The North American
Insulation Manufacturers Association (NAIMA), announced today that it
has been approved for membership in The Renewable Energy and Energy
Efficiency Partnership , (REEEP)."
Backed by national governments, including Canada which recently
joined, financial and business professionals, and non-government
organizations, REEEP is uniquely positioned to act as a clearing house
for renewable, energy efficient and sustainable development best
practices in the global market.

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Bill Drayton, founder and CEO of Ashoka, will give the keynote
address at the event, expected to attract over 800 participants -- students,
professors , and social entrepreneurs. For the past 25 years, Ashoka's
global network has offered the world the means to change itself -- helping
system changing ideas to become sustainable innovations and change;
encouraging the implementation of big thoughts and supporting even bigger,
sometimes audacious visions.
Ashoka's Global Academy and "The Social Entrepreneurship Series" are
supported by the Skoll Foundation (http://www.org. NAIMA Canada is a sister organization to the North
American Insulation Manufacturers Association (NAIMA).

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video. There is no point in producing clean energy if it is wasted
through poor home insulation levels and inefficient infrastructure
design.

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The series will also be featured at the annual Harvard Social Enterprise
Conference. These visions are the impetus for the Series.
The 40-minute films include autobiographies as well as cover corporate
social responsibility, social-business ventures, methods for scaling, and
global governance.

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Sally Osberg,
President and CEO of the Skoll Foundation stated, "Ashoka has been a strong
field building partner and this project in particular is an excellent example
of leveraging technology to extend the reach of social entrepreneurs.

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The Series, produced in
partnership with the Skoll Foundation, is the first-ever video collection of
interviews with leading global social entrepreneurs . NAIMA and now NAIMA Canada's involvement with REEEP
underscores the focus and commitment both associations have to
promoting global sustainable development and energy efficiency. "We are excited to enter into this partnership, and look
forward to turning ideas into action that pursue a healthier global
environment."
"The REEEP welcomes NAIMA Canada to our growing list of partners,"
said Marianne Osterkorn, International Director, REEEP.

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dedicated to advancing systemic change in communities around the world by
investing in, connecting and celebrating social entrepreneurs.google .ashoka.

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The 16-program Series features the experiences and insights of the world's
most inspiring leaders of social change -- who have affected millions of lives
across the globe.dvd.

The World Bank Group is a consortium of five autonomous agencies which provide loans, advice, and an array of customized resources for developing countries and countries in transition.

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The experience of NAIMA Canada will greatly benefit our
partners and projects in the developing world .

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The Series is available for pre-viewing and purchase at Google at
http://www. The goal of REEEP is to expand the
global market for renewable energy, energy efficiency and sustainable
development through policy initiatives and the financing of innovative
energy projects. "This year we
intend to increase our attention to the promotion of energy
efficiency, which can be implemented immediately and deliver
significant impacts through reduced carbon emissions and operating
costs.