Alicia Ness, Author at New Global Citizen

Must read: Inside the Fall 2014 Issue

Leadership

November 20, 2014 Alicia Ness no comments

This fall, I visited New England just at the peak of the fall foliage season. Truly a sight to behold, this fall the colors were even brighter than usual. A local reveale...

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Can Enterprise End Poverty in Africa?

Enterprise Development

July 28, 2014 Alicia Ness no comments

“Africa is said to be the next frontier.” Ambassador Adebowale Ibidapo Adefuye, Ambassador of Nigeria to the United States, stood before a room of close to 150 leaders co...

The Future Leader’s Summer Reading List

Leadership

June 20, 2014 Alicia Ness 1 comment

Every so often, leading publications publish juicy lists of inspiring and educational texts. I have always perused them with interest, but more often than not failed to f...

Hello! Good Day! Where is the Bathroom?

Leadership

May 21, 2014 Alicia Ness 3 comments

It was 4:30 in the afternoon and the Brazilian sun was already starting to set beyond the sleepy village of Trancoso. My husband and I, both weary from 20 hours of travel...

MUST READ: Inside the Spring Issue!

Leadership

April 22, 2014 Alicia Ness no comments

Letter From the Editor | Spring 2014 Every year, the nation’s capital looks forward with great anticipation to the National Cherry Blossom Festival. Tourists come ...

The Unsung Glory of a Nepalese Bricklayer at Sochi 2014

Enterprise Development

February 24, 2014 Alicia Ness no comments

I have to be honest. I hardly even realized that 2014 was a Winter Olympic year until the regular prime time TV advertising campaign began. I should have known. Last May,...

Must read: Inside the Winter Issue

Leadership

January 31, 2014 Alicia Ness no comments

Seven years ago, I made a life-changing New Year’s resolution—I resolved to spend every New Year’s Eve from that point forward in a new place. Each December, this resolut...

Seven Steps to Writing Stories that Stick

Impact & Innovation

January 23, 2014 Alicia Ness 1 comment

Most individuals and organizations doing work in global engagement have a story to tell, a story that is important, inspiring, and impactful. It’s a story that needs to b...

The Rapidly Changing Context of Development

Leadership

January 17, 2014 Alicia Ness no comments

On December 11, 2013, Asif Shaikh, a long-time practitioner and leader in international development was honored at the Society for International Development’s Annual Gala...

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About Alicia Ness

Must read: Inside the Fall 2014 Issue

Leadership

Worth checking out

Can Enterprise End Poverty in Africa?

Enterprise Development

The Future Leader’s Summer Reading List

Leadership

Hello! Good Day! Where is the Bathroom?

Leadership

MUST READ: Inside the Spring Issue!

Leadership

The Unsung Glory of a Nepalese Bricklayer at Sochi 2014

Enterprise Development

Must read: Inside the Winter Issue

Leadership

Seven Steps to Writing Stories that Stick

Impact & Innovation

The Rapidly Changing Context of Development

Leadership