Xinjiang Shawan Oasis Sustainable Development Institute
In addition to increasing food supply in desert locations, the hybrid organization inherently provides employment opportunities for local communities.
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What we should know about you
Questions answered by Gang Chen, Executive Director
1. What is your biggest learning as an entrepreneur so far?
For the continuous operation of a social enterprise, there are always unexpected risks and changes, which must be met with perseverance and innovation.
2. What is the best thing about being a member of empowering people. Network?
Many great opportunities are provided by epNetwork to learn from and work with like-minded peers from all over the world.
3. What drives you personally to keep your social business running?
I have a strong interest and constant passion to make a solution for the benefit of social businesses, people, and communities around the world.