ExxonMobil and Ashoka's Changemakers partner to find innovative tech to improve women's economic livelihoods

Just received this message from Ashoka's Changemaker's Director Charlie Brown:

"This morning at the Clinton Global Initiative in New York City,  ExxonMobil announced an  exciting new corporate commitment on behalf of women and girls  that includes a partnership with both Ashoka's Changemakers and the International Center for Research on Women.  The commitment aims to use Ashoka's Changemakers platform to find innovative technologies  able to  improve women's  lives and economic livelihoods and to invest in those technologies going forward.

"Since 2005 ExxonMobil has invested $20 million in projects for women.    This announcement marks ExxonMobil's new focus on " technologies" that can help women meet their daily demands more efficiently and open the door to new economic opportunities."

On January 13, 2010, visit Changemakers to enter your innovation, collaborate with other entrants, add a discussion comment, and vote for your favorite entries!

See full press release here.