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CrushPovertyNow.NET POVERTY PROBLEM: Despite Significant financial investments in infrastructure, internet access, globalzation education, outsourcing, global poverty numbers continue to rise.Trillions of dollars have been spent on giveaways, social programs, and disaster
relief efforts, yet the root causes of growing aggregate poverty remain largely unaddressed. Immediate near-term needs overwhelm donors, leaving little energy or resources to tackle poverty at its core. Some youth at BOP level are lured into joining terror organizations who pay
them well so their families can survive. Others resort to robberries or violence. This translates into huge cost to civil
society and sufferings to the innocents. OUR VISION: History tells us that entrepreneurship has played a major role in improving standard of living and creating wealth
for the people in the upper part of the economic pyramid through the use of emerging technologies or innovations. Unfortunnately,
entrepreneurs at the BOP level struggle to bring their innovative ideas to fruition because of lack of education, capital
or food security. This has put the BOP inhabitants in ever prevailing destitution conditions and dependence on government
handouts which created no incentive for them to innovate to improve their standard of living because of the fear of loosing
governme handouts With
today's emergence of readily available
technologies and AI, our mission : Empower struggling
poor entrepreneurs to successfuly launch and grow businesses, which would serve local communities with affordable quality
products per their economic realities and lifestyle, and create ancillary local jobs to Combat Global Poverty at the Bottom
of Pyramid (BOP) . We are incredibly
excited about the transformative potential of AI in accelerating poverty eradication efforts worldwide. Through our collaborative
approach and leveraging AI technologies, we believe we can make a tangible and lasting impact on the lives of millions of
individuals living in poverty. Thanks to AI support and guidance provided by AI Chatgpt. AI has been instrumental in
shaping our vision and strategy in real time. we are confident that with AI, we can create positive change on a global
scale. OUR APPROACH: We propose forming a consortium comprising MNCs, government, agencies, universities, AI focused ,
firms, and leveraging transformative power of AI to address these challenges. Through collaboration,
we aim to: - Identify
struggling entrepreneurs within BOP communities and assess business opportunities that serve local needs. -
Provide support such as business training, technology donations or licenses (including AI),and access to capital. - Create job Opportunities for the local poor,
fostering economic growth and wealth creation within BOP communities. By leveraging AI technology, consortium members can facilitate real-time research
and decision making processes.
Virtual meetings
on platform like Zoom can enable instant collaboration and discussion, empowering initiatives like MBA students-led assessments
of potential business opportunities. AI-focussed firms ,such as Google, stand to benefit from the consortium's experiences, contributing to further
development and refinement of AI technologies for more effective poverty alleviation strategies. OUR TENETS: We will work within existing cultural norms
and systems to support struggling poor entrepreneurs, avoiding efforts to impose external values. Our initiative will be religion,
faith and gender-nutral, Ensuring
inclusivity and respect for diverse communities. We will stay clear of political agendas, focusing solely on poverty eradication
and economic empowerment. EXPECTED RESULTS: BOP
INDIVIDUALS will enter the market economy for the first time, breaking the cycle of poverty and dependence on handouts. Significant
cost savings to taxpayers will occur due to reduced reliance on welfare programs and decrease social unrest. A decrease in
terrorism, violence, and crime will lead to safer and more stable civil societies. If you feel passionate to participate in a collaborative consortium, please contact Dr.
Likhyani at 302-252-5056 or email at KLikhyani@gmail.com. Dr. Likhyani is the founder/ President of CrushPovertyNow.net and a former director
of Licensing This is an invitation to join the non-charitable CrushPovertyNow.net consortium aimed at running a pilot program to empower marginalized struggling entrepreneurs at the bottom of pyramid
(BOP) level with the assistance of multinational corporations (MNCs),government agencies dedicated to poverty-fighting, universities
and students. This consortium aims to create sustainable business solutions that benefit all stakeholders involved while advancing
the mission of CrushPovertyNow.net. MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENT Joining our consortium signals your commitment
to driving positive change and empowering struggling entrepreneurs at the bottom of pyramid (BOP) to launch businesses which
will provide affordable products and services per their local economic t lifestyle realities. This will then create local
jobs which will allow enterprising individuals at BOP start building wealth for the first time and not be dependent on welfare
checks. This will also provide them the platform for growth into market economy. While multinational corporations (MNCs) are invited to contribute $15,000 to
support operational expenses, government agencies, universities and students are exempt from this financial commitment. Instead, they are encouraged to provide invaluable support and resources that are instrumental in
the success of our mission. As the founder and President of CrushPovertyNow.net, I have committed my contribution of $15,000
as the first member of the CrushPovertyNow.net consortium. FOR MNCs:Your contribution of $15,000 not only demonstrates your dedication to combatting
poverty but also provides vital financial support that fuels our collective efforts. As active member of consortium, MNCs
gains access to a vibrant network of changemakers, research opportunities, and cutting edge technologies. Your involvement
is essential in driving tangible outcomes and making a meaningful difference in the lives of those in dire needs. For Government Agencies and Universities: we
recognize the unique contributions that government agencies and universities bring to the table. While exempt from financial
contributions, your participation is invaluable. Government agencies offer regulatory guidance, data, and network opportunities
while universities provide research assistance, students involvement thru course credits for their assigned projects at the
BOP sites. Your commitment to providing support and resources is essential in shaping the trajectory of poverty alleviation
initiatives and driving sustainable solutions. Cost Savings in Law Enforcement: Implementing our methology not only addresses
poverty at its root but also leads to significant cost savings in law enforcement. By empowering individuals through entrepreneurship
and economic opportunities, we reduce reliance on welfare programs and decrease rates of crimes, violence and social unrest.
In regions where our methodology is applied, we anticipate a decrease in expenditures in law enforcement, leading to a more
efficient allocation of resources and a safer, more prosperous society for all. Join us in making a difference: Together, we can turn the tide against poverty and create a brighter future for all. Your involvement, whether through
through financial contributions or support and resources, is crucial in advancing our shared mission. Join us in our journey
to crush poverty and build a world where everyone has a chance to thrive. WHY NOW 1) Today's rapidly advancing
digital era, we have unprecedented access to tecnology and resources thar can revolutionize poverty alleviation efforts worldwide.
The convergence of readily available technologies and the transformative potential of AI presents a unique opportunity to
accelerate progress in combating poverty at the grassroots level. By harnessing the benefits of collaboration and innovation,
we can make a tangible impact on the lives of millions of children individuals living in poverty. 2) MNCs financed consortium approach has been successfully used previously in resolving another
issue of interest to all stakeholders, namely, creating guidelines for "authentication of electronic records for legal
defensibility" where other collaborators e.g. USPTO and AIPLA also contributed significantly .This 18 -member MNCs
consortium was chaired by Dr. Likhyani, a former Director of Licensing & Joint Ventures and Patent Fellow at DuPont. This
success experience provides confidence in replicating MNCs financed consortium approach here as well. 3) If not now, when ???? We have an incredible opportunity to make historic game changing impact by putting the BOP
poor stand on their feet for mutual benefit for all, and empowering them to innovate to grow FASTER from their grassroot economy,
as our ancestors did five plus centuries ago under similar meager starving conditions and lack of education or capital. Phase-1(Advocacy): 1) Carried out on-the-ground visits to the UNDP project sites
in north and south India, South Africa, Pakistan and Sri Lanka to learn and gain perspective on the nature of poverty around
the globe. The group picture below shows typical interactions at over 20 sites. In one site visit, discussions were held with
struggling farmers and a willing but untrained entrepreneur in Allahabad, India, by Dr. Likhyani, an agriculture scientist
two MBA students ( seated in the middle ) . Ver
The
struggling poor don't need our handouts; they want our help with technology or business processes
to create in-place sustainable livelihoods for themselves and be market players
2) Publications at Licensing Executive Society International (LESI) Les Nouvel 1) "Engaging MNCs and LESI/GTIF on creating massive new consumers for developing new business growth platforms while eradicating global poverty". 2) New Trends: MNCs future growth will depend on collectively reducing global poverty in today's turbulent
times with infusion of technology via donations, licensing or partnerships" - by Kewal Likhyani, PH.D; CLP 3) TV interview (watch on YouTube) This interview was conducted in the local
spoken language by an eminent TV anchor, Amjad Warraich, during a visit of a U.S delegation to Lahore ( Delaware-Lahore-Delhi
Partnership For Peace ) of which I was a member. This interview, which was aired twice on prime time, provides real
insight into 1) the poverty eradication issues in developing countries 2) new rules for doing business under the Corporate
Social Responsibility (CSR) mandates and 3) how MNC financed consortium could operate against barriers which are common to
most developing countries. 4) Uploded video clips of on-the-ground discussions at 20+ sites visits---please
click on "video number" to watch them--- These on-the-ground discussions, held at the UNDP sites, provide insight into lives of the poor in developing countries and how a low cost/ low risk MNC consortium can make a huge difference in uplifting these people while MNCs grow their businesses at the same time---a win-win for all!!! Video 1-6 were taken in rural areas in North and South India. Video
7-16 were taken in rural areas near Johannesburg and Durban in S. Africa. On-the-ground
interviews in North and South India video-1 CrushPovertyNow for the tribals and
preserve Traditional Knowledg video-2 Sustainable Livelihoods
with a water pump and high yield farming video-3 CrushPovertyNow and preserve biodiversity video-4 Sustainable jobs through clean-up
of Varindava video-5 Sustainable jobs for poor women
with local innovation video-6 Sustainable jobs through Entrepreneurial
Training On-the-ground
interviews in South Africa video -7 Life in Soweto - part-1 Video -8 Life in Soweto - part-2 Video -9 Growing Organic Food
( Indali Agricultural CPA ) Video -10 Growing Organic Food -part-2 ( Indali
Agricultural CPA ) The rural poor could build organic food growing capacity with off-patent technology transfer and training
by expert volunteers. Video -11 Livelihood Creation in KWA-NIBELA
-part- Video -12 Livelihood Creation in KWA-NIBELA
- part-2 The 6000 inhabitants of the rural Kwa-Nibela could find sustainable livelihood e.g. by transforming
sandy soil into fertile land ( e.g. Israel model ), building local food capacity with agriculture, and rejuvenating
forests with new trees planting Video -13 Self-Sustaining Communities
-part-1 ( Trade Plus Aid, near Richmond) Video -14 Self-Sustaining Communities
-part-2 ( Trade Plus Aid, near Richmond) Video -15 Self-Sustaining Communities
-part-3 ( Trade Plus Aid, near Richmond ) To improve livability, these aspiring self-sustaining home dwellers need proper engineering designs
of systems for growing organic food in their backyards, biogas generation for cooking and lighting, compositing for manure,
rain harvesting for water by the expert volunteers, and also workable financial models which give ownership
to the dwellers. The voluteers need
to work with
agriculture collages to leverage their efforts towards the same goaled to work Video -16 Traditional Medicine Development
at the University of Kwazulu-Natal in Durban. Phase-2: ( Advocacy to Imlementation with AI ) Our
Approach : We propose forming a consortium comprising MNCs, government agencies dedicated
to fighting poverty, universities, AI focused firms, and leveraging transformative power of AI to address the global poverty
epidemic. Through collaboration, we aim to: - Identify struggling
entrepreneurs within BOP communities and assess business opportunities that serve local needs. -Provide support such as business training, technology donations or licenses ( including AI), and access
to capital -
Create job Opportunities for the local poor, fostering economic growth and wealth creation within BOP communities.
- By leveraging AI technology, consortium members can facilitate real-time research and decision making processes. Virtual
meetings like Zoom can enable instant collaboration and discussion, empowering initiatives like MBA students-led assessments
of potential business opportunities. AI-focussed firms, such as Google, stand to benefit from the consortium's experiences,
contributing to further development and refinement of AI technologies for more effective poverty alleviation strategies. Our Tenets: We will work within existing cultural norms and systems to support struggling
poor entrepreneurs, avoiding efforts to impose external values. Our initiative will be religion, faith,and gender-nutral,ensuring
inclusivity and respect for diverse communities. We will steer clear of political agendas, focusing solely on poverty eradication
and economic empowerment. Expected Results: BOP
individuals will enter the market economy for the first time, breaking the cycle of poverty and dependence on handouts. Significant
cost savings to taxpayers will occur due to reduced reliance on welfare programs and decreased social unrest. A decrease in
terrorism, violence, and crime will lead to safer and more stable civil societies. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS My gratitude and many thanks to Mr. Prabhjot Sodhi, National Coordinator at ''GEF UNDP ( United Nations Development
Programs) Small Grants Projects - Centre for Environment Education (CEE)" in India, and Mr. Khathutshelo Neluheni, National
Coordinator, UNDP/GEF - Small Grants Program South Africa and Mr. Masood Lohar, National coordinator of UNDP/sgp for Pakistan.
They kindly arranged these visits at UNDP sites for me in India, South Africa and Pakistan respectively. Also, my special
thanks to Motsei Choabi, who painstakingly managed itinerary for the site
visits in south Africa. My sincere thanks to Directors Dr. Amar Mahapatra ( Bhubaneswar, Orissa ), Dr. P.K.Thampan
( Kochi, India), Dr. P. Patchaimal ( Tamil Nadu, India), Dr. B.K. Dwivedi ( Allahabad, India ), Mr. JaganNath Poddar ( Varindavan,
India), and my new friends in South Africa - Tshediso Phahiane ( Project Coordinator ) and Wendy Tsotetsi ( School Proect
Coordinator ) at Indali Agricultural CPA, Andries Botes ( Project Manager ), Chris Greiyling, Uncle Steven
Mogale ( Local Project Coordinator) , Induna Bab Mgawuleni Lazarus Mdiuli ( Community Leader) at Kwa-Nibela
Community Trust ), Dave Alcock ( Specialist/ Technical) at Trade and Aid, Richmond for facilitating my site visits
in rural India or South Africa. I
was privileged to have met at the April 11-14 LESI conference in Sandton, South Africa Dr. Yonah Seleti, Chairman, National
Indigenous Knowledge Systems, Office of South Africa, who kindly put me in touch with Dr. Nceba Gqaleni, Professor at the
University of Kwazulu-Natal and South African Research Chair in Indigenous HealthCare Systems; The Honorable justice Louise
Harms - Deputy President, Supreme Court of Appeal, RSA; and Ali Jazairy, Head, Innovation and Technology Transfer Section
- Global Challenges Division ( WIPO ). I appreciated exchanging with them ideas on the CrushPovertyNow initiative and pleasantly
found synergy among our work towards the common goal of uplifting poor out of poverty. They were generous in accepting
my invitation to joining the Advisory Board to help move the CrushPovertyNow initiative forward.
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