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\n\t\t\tIncreasingly, multi-stakeholder processes are being used in response to \u2018tough\u2019 problems such as responding to climate change, fighting poverty, and creation of sustainable business models.\n\t\t<\/p>\n

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Drilling for capacity <\/a><\/h3>\n

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