This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. In Western countries, the accepted wisdom for would-be innovators is to “think outside the box.” Many of India’s large nonprofits, however, seek to innovate within the existing system. They view…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Yet, it is clear that practicing science in the 21st century requires an unprecedented level of teamwork, to meet the demands for specialized skills posed by modern scientific and social…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. About a year ago, I mentioned I was co-authoring a book with two brilliant colleagues, Jessamyn Shams-Lau of the Peery Foundation and Jane Leu of Smarter Good. The book is called “Unicorns Unite: How…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. In between trips to Syria and Somalia, Mark Lowcock, the head of the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, was in Davos last week, speaking to the…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Mark Green, administrator of the U.S. Agency for International Development, is in Davos this week to make good on his goal to better engage the private sector in development work.…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Volatility refers to household financial flows that are inconsistent and sometimes unpredictable. Volatility appears to be highest among the lowest-income households. The degree to which it is problematic depends in…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. As 2018 begins, we would do well to reassess these optimistic projections for private finance for development, and ask are the “billions to trillions” materializing? The data and trends to…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. For many reasons it behooves rich institutions and countries to pay for polio eradication programs in the few countries where the disease remains. At the same time, however, the actual…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Bloomberg Philanthropies’ What Works Cities program is designed to teach civic leaders in small and mid-sized metros–cities with a population between 100,000 and 1 million–how to use data collection and evidence-backed decision-making…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Mobile banking and financial services apps like Digit, Albert and WiseBanyan have become integral parts of many Americans’ financial lives. The next wave of fintech startups are using increasingly sophisticated…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Vans and Sustainable Coastlines Hawaii teamed up to implement a comprehensive sustainability initiative during the period of the Vans Triple Crown, a three-event series held at the iconic surf breaks Haleiwa, Sunset,…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. On January 8th, Bill Gates spoke with an audience of health care professionals, and made the business case for pursuing breakthroughs in global health. He outlined ambitious goals for global…