Articles P6880

Dr. Christopher Elias - Advancing Technology to Improve Health

PATH (Program for Appropriate Technology and Health) is a nonprofit organization designed to ensure that the benefits of innovation in science and technology are available to developing countries and remotely located, low-income groups. In this audio interview, host Sheela Sethuraman speaks with Dr. Christopher Elias, president and CEO of PATH, about the PATH's origins, accomplishments, and challenges.

Philanthropy

Feedback Loops that Matter

By Lucy Bernholz

Shouldn't nonprofits and philanthropies be aiming for "customer satisfaction" too?

Social Innovations

Mobile Volunteers

By Marcia Stepanek

Social media innovators are intrigued by the idea of spare-time, mobile volunteering.

Panel Discussion - Environmental Sustainability and Development

Environmental sustainability faces one of its toughest challenges when it comes to international growth. In this panel discussion, experts consider how the accelerated rate at which developing nations now follow the footsteps of the United States is leading to the ever greater exploitation of natural resources. They discuss ways to achieve sustainable development.

Government

Peep Show

By Marcia Stepanek

Expect a battle between a cause-wired citizenry and governments that want to block the free flow of information.