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Example Solution Listing

solution-listings

The Ask

What's the Ask?
See how we structure solution listings to present clear, actionable ways to address challenges, innovate, and drive positive change.
Listing Status
Listing in progress

Objective & Focus Area

Primary Objective
Create Awareness
Project Required
No

Activity Description, Why This Matters Now, & Future State

This section of a solution listing provides a clear, structured explanation of an approach, innovation, or action plan designed to address a specific problem. Unlike problem listings, which focus on defining challenges, solution listings offer tangible, actionable ways forward.

A strong solution listing should:

  • Clearly define the solution (e.g., a new system, initiative, policy, or method).
  • Explain how it works (e.g., step-by-step process, required resources, key stakeholders).
  • Showcase real-world applications or evidence of success.
  • Identify who can participate and how.

For example, if the solution is urban farming for food security, the listing would cover:

  • What the solution is: A system of vertical and rooftop farms to grow food in cities.
  • How it works: Uses hydroponics, community engagement, and local government support.
  • Why it’s effective: Maximises land use, reduces food transportation costs, and improves nutrition.
  • Who should implement it: City planners, entrepreneurs, farmers, and policymakers.

This listing serves as a blueprint for real action, giving individuals and organizations a clear pathway to adopting or supporting the solution.


🌍 Why This Matters Now

This section explains why implementing this solution is crucial today. It should:

  • Highlight the problem this solution addresses.
  • Describe the risks of not taking action.
  • Explain why this solution is viable and scalable now.

For example, in a solution listing about urban farming, this section might highlight:

  • Cities are growing, but access to fresh, affordable food is shrinking.
  • Traditional farming is under strain due to climate change and land shortages.
  • Technology now allows for high-yield urban farming, but adoption remains low.

🚨 If urban farming is not implemented at scale, we risk:

  • Increased food insecurity and malnutrition in urban populations.
  • Greater reliance on expensive, unsustainable food supply chains.
  • Missed economic opportunities for local farmers and entrepreneurs.

By showing the urgency of adopting the solution, this section motivates stakeholders to act now.


🚀 Future State & Expected Outcomes

This section describes what success looks like if the solution is adopted and scaled. It should:

  • Outline the short-term and long-term benefits.
  • Describe how this solution can be expanded or adapted.
  • Provide a clear call to action.

For example, in an urban farming listing, this section might describe:

  • Short-term goal: Establish five pilot urban farms in major cities.
  • Long-term impact: Develop self-sustaining food networks that reduce food deserts.
  • Tangible outcome: Improved nutrition, lower food costs, and new jobs in urban agriculture.
  • Call to action:
    ✅ Support urban farming initiatives in your community.
    ✅ Invest in or start a vertical farming project.
    ✅ Advocate for local government policies that support urban agriculture.

💡 Only share what you need to get your message across, so that you attract like-minded individuals and organizations who can contribute to implementing the solution.

Glimpse Into The Future

Potential Outcomes
Awareness Increased, Creativity Unlocked, Opportunities Created

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Location or Area Impacted

Address
South Africa

Next Steps

Next Steps
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