The Internet of Things Is Now a Thing
Several ventures now under way in developing countries show how networks of connected machines can drive economic growth.
Social innovations that improve the living standards of the poor (more)
Several ventures now under way in developing countries show how networks of connected machines can drive economic growth.
New tools and practices are helping low-income Americans use rent payments to build up their financial profile.
By imposing requirements on recipients, cash transfer programs can “push” them to develop habits of civic participation.
Digital tools are a necessary but not sufficient component of any long-term social change effort.
A memoir by the founder of Kiva highlights the passion that marks the life of a social entrepreneur.
Low-income communities have the power to shape their economic future, but only if they have access to tools that educate and empower.
More than a billion people worldwide still lack electricity and the opportunity it can bring. But access is now more possible than ever.
A new report examines the relationship between place and race, and disconnected youth in the United States.
Can donors do more to leverage small business as an effective means of delivering development services?
For decades, time banking has been a relatively small-scale movement. But signs are emerging that it may be an idea whose time has come.