I was struck by this article in the Economist in light of the International Assistance Review and the challenges the SDGs place before us as professionals to consider new ideas and different ways of thinking about old problems.
http://www.economist.com/news/middle-east-and-africa/21698262-boom-artisanal-mining-offers-lessons-development-praise-small-miners
Of course there are problems, which members like the Artisanal Gold Council are trying to address. But I wonder if we need to ask ourselves to look at things with fresh eyes if we are to help achieve the SDGs.
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