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Scientific Sense ® with Gill Eapen: Prof. Jeanne Milliken Bonds
This podcast of Scientific Sense ® with Gill Eapen features: Prof. Jeanne Milliken Bonds, Professor of the Practice, Impact Investment, and Sustainable Finance at the Kenan-Flagler Business School at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill on Whole Community Health, Pilot project by Kenan Charitable Trust in two North Carolina counties – Six interconnected pillars of opportunity: Economic stability, Education, Healthy food, High-quality healthcare, Social integration, and safe physical environment.
Scientific Sense ® is a daily podcast focused on Science and Economics. We talk with the world’s leading academics about their research and emerging ideas in a variety of domains. The conversation is unstructured and unscripted. The host, Gill Eapen, has over 30 years of experience in various areas in Economics, Science, Technology, and Business. Decision Options ®, the firm he founded in 2001, is a leader in AI applications for decision making. Mr. Eapen is the author of two textbooks and a paperback.
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Business Intelligence for Creating an Inclusive Model of Contracting and Procurement in the City of Durham
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Built 2 Last: A Roadmap for Inclusive and Equitable Development in Durham
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