Blum Center for Developing Economies

Stories of Impact and Change

At the Blum Center for Developing Economies, we are driven by a shared mission: to innovate, inspire, and empower solutions that tackle global poverty. Explore our latest stories, ground-breaking research, and impactful programs that bridge the gap between theory and action.

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A movie poster for the film "Trafficked." The background features a faint world map. In the foreground, a young woman with her back turned, hands bound, stands. The lower half of her body appears to be transforming into a cascade of dollar bills. The title "Trafficked" is prominently displayed in red letters across the middle. Above the title, the text reads: "Last year slave traders made $100 billion" and "Inspired by true events." The poster also lists the names of the main actors at the top, including Kelly Washington, Jessica Obilom, and others.
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TRAFFICKED Film Screening and Panel Discussion a Resounding Success
The advanced screening of Trafficked, hosted by the Blum Center and UC Berkeley’s Institute for South Asia Studies, brought together over 150 attendees to spotlight the brutal realities of human trafficking. Following the film, a panel featuring Siddharth Kara, Minh Dang, Patrick Duffy, and Sandy Tesch Wilkins discussed prevention strategies, survivor leadership, and societal accountability in combating trafficking.
Blum Center
November 19, 2016
15 mins
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This Cellphone Hack Could Save Millions From Disease
The Cellscope converts a cell phone camera into a handheld microscope, which can detect parasites in the blood in just 30 seconds. This means patients can be quickly diagnosed on site and give treatment right away.
Blum Center
November 16, 2016
1 min
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For 3 Billion People Cooking Can Be Deadly
Blum Center
November 16, 2016
1 min
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What Drives Women To Work In STEM?
Blum Center
November 10, 2016
1 min
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NSF funds new projects to explore graduate education models
Blum Center
October 20, 2016
1 min
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New Autodesk Foundation partnership strengthens impact design-centered problem-solving
Blum Center
October 20, 2016
1 min
Development Engineering
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Development Engineering Awarded $3 Million From National Science Foundation
Blum Center
October 19, 2016
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How Much Fluoride Should Be In Your Water?
Blum Center
October 19, 2016
1 min
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Can Africa Overcome Its Corruption Problem?
Blum Center
October 18, 2016
1 min
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Sanivation: From Feces to Fuel
Blum Center
October 18, 2016
1 min
A movie poster for the film "Trafficked." The background features a faint world map. In the foreground, a young woman with her back turned, hands bound, stands. The lower half of her body appears to be transforming into a cascade of dollar bills. The title "Trafficked" is prominently displayed in red letters across the middle. Above the title, the text reads: "Last year slave traders made $100 billion" and "Inspired by true events." The poster also lists the names of the main actors at the top, including Kelly Washington, Jessica Obilom, and others.
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TRAFFICKED, a film by renowned expert on contemporary slavery, Siddharth Kara, to screen on campus November 4th!
The Blum Center for Developing Economies at UC Berkeley is thrilled to announce the screening of TRAFFICKED, a feature film by Siddharth Kara, a renowned expert on modern slavery. Join us on November 4th at Sutardja Dai Hall for this powerful event, including a panel discussion with Kara and other experts.
Blum Center
October 14, 2016
3 mins
Development Engineering
Design Thinking in Development Engineering
Blum Center
October 12, 2016
Big Ideas
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5 Questions with Ryan and Hash from SPZ Legal, advisors to social impact enterprises
Blum Center
September 30, 2016
6 mins
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How Do You Grow An Entrepreneur?
Blum Center
September 30, 2016
1 min
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IdeaLabs Fostering Collaboration at Cal
Blum Center
September 27, 2016
6 mins
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5 Questions with Anh-Thu Ho
Blum Center
September 27, 2016
4 mins
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Entrepreneurs Committed to Increasing Clean Energy Access Gather at UC Berkeley
Blum Center
September 21, 2016
5 mins
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Engineering in Solidarity: A Development Impact Lab Postdoc’s Reflection
Blum Center
July 22, 2016
1 min
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5 Questions with Liz Ogbu
Blum Center
June 30, 2016
5 mins
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Chloe Gregori: Chancellor’s Public Service Award Recipient and Anti-Human Trafficking Advocate
Blum Center
June 6, 2016
8 mins
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Big Ideas IT Finalists Put Apps to Work for Social Impact
Blum Center
May 5, 2016
1 min

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