Koch Lecture with Chris Way - "Dignity, Honor, and Humility: Fighting Paternalism & Poverty in Africa with Entrepreneurship"

Posted by: Department of History and Political Science

Chris Way is the founder and managing director of the Atinga Project, which is a small-scale social enterprise that partners with Rwandan artisan shoemakers to support the sale of their handcrafted footwear from recycled / repurposed taxi tires, on a global scale. The mission is to promote Western consumer recognition of and response to the local capabilities of African communities, supporting their dignity and development.