The commitment came on the second day of the 2012 Clinton Global Initiative Annual Meeting and was announced by former President Bill Clinton.
“I am inspired by the dedication and generosity of our CGI members whose commitments touch the lives of millions of people around the world,” President Clinton said.
“This year’s commitments represent not only a deep respect for humanity but also inspire others to transform their ideas and innovation into substantive global action. I extend my sincerest thanks to all of the leaders from the political, business, and civil sectors for their willingness to choose to create a more prosperous, sustainable, and inclusive world for all people,” Clinton said.
Solairedirect will identify target communities seeking access to reliable and affordable electricity and will work in conjunction with local government and community stakeholders to develop these projects.
The projects will rolled out over the next three years, Clinton said.
Solairedirect promises was one of several commitments announced earlier today. The projects range from improving the monitoring and warning of severe weather in Haiti to addressing the problem of under-nutrition in Guatemala.
The day’s theme, “Designing Our Environments,” highlighted the need to produce holistic approaches for built and natural environments in order to provide healthy sustainable settings worldwide.
Over the course of the meeting’s second day, CGI members heard from an array of global leaders on the importance of fostering prosperous futures for generations to come through investment in ecosystems, urban centers, and social environments.
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