Specialized Economic Zones (SEZs) in Africa: Exporting Production, Performance, and Perils
There is a popular saying in Africa that “manufacturing is only for the brave.” Recently, such sayings have been extended to those brave enough to invest in Africa and attempt to increase Africa’s share of global trade (3% currently). Lack
’57 Chocolate: Empowering Young People and Farmers in Ghana with Tasty Chocolate
Kimberly and Priscilla Addison are the two Co-founders of '57 Chocolate, a luxury chocolate brand inspired by their Ghanian roots. Kimberly is a graduate of Boston College’s Arts and Sciences Program, where she obtained a Bachelors of Arts in French
Distinctive Threads, Responsibly: Zero + Maria Cornejo
Interested in fashion from a young age, I would save my babysitting money to buy a chic pair of shoes and Gloria Vanderbilt velvet jeans. In all honesty, I did not think twice about where the garments came from, fair
Sustainability in the clothing and lifestyle industry: an interview with VF Corporation.
VF Corporation is a global lifestyle and clothing corporation whose subsidiaries include top brands such as North Face, Lee, Vans, Timberland, and many others. Having its roots in the promotion of sustainable lifestyle practices via its various brands, and with
Originality In the Age Of the Remix
What is originality anymore? Originality is a tricky concept. Somehow it’s essential to be taken seriously as an artist, but more art and music are being produced at a faster rate than ever before, and it’s speeding up every day. At