October 2008


Eleventh Annual Economic Self Reliance Conference

The Eleventh Annual Economic Self Reliance Conference is just a month away—come join successful social entrepreneurs and learn how we can address the complex problems of poverty and economic development in today’s world.  more

ESR Sponsors internships

These students aren’t just learning—they’re serving.

Each year, the Economic Self Reliance Center sponsors summer research and internship opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and doctorate students. This summer, thirty-three students received ESR sponsorships and completed internships in a variety of places.   more

Social Venture Competition 2009

Students across campus are gearing up for the Economic Self Reliance Center’s 2009 Social Venture Competition. For the past five years, the ESR Center has hosted and sponsored the Social Venture Competition where students campus-wide share their interest in local, national, or global issues by creating business plans with social missions. Learn more about what last year’s winners did, and upcoming activities for this year’s competition.  more

Micro Franchise Development Initiative 2008

The Micro Franchise Development Initiative, a program developed by the Economic Self-Reliance Center, continues to research the implementation of micro franchises in developing countries to help individuals and families alleviate poverty, enhance economic self-reliance, and stimulate individual, community, and country economic development. Learn about this summer activities and preliminary findings.   more

Student Involvement

With the dissolvement of the ESR Student Association, students are encouraged to get involved with the different campus clubs and chapters that share the ESR Center’s views.

On campus, NET Impact and ASAP, two national organizations with BYU chapters, and one student club, Students for International Development, share the center’s objective of poverty alleviation and sustainability. The following are brief descriptions of each—don’t miss out on opportunities to participate and be an agent of change.   more