Here’s to you, Mary Robinson

Mary Robinson is a good friend to Acumen Fund and an inspiration for all of us. This article underlines not only her undying determination to effect change in the world but the power of individuals to change the world. It seems people the world over - in technology, media, finance - are seeing the potential for their individual actions to have significant impact in ways never before believed. This is contributing to a wave of talented people getting more involved in development. Mary Robinson has been working in this are for decades and this article is a testament to what sets her apart as an example - her humility and willingness to listen, her willingness to take moral stands and and the use herself to convene, to push, to cajole, to inspire. Here’s to you, Mary.