Conflict Aid Goes “Lean”
Iterative design methods are essential to development work—even (or especially) in regions marked by war and violence.
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Seeking and Solving
Through an online crowdsourcing platform, one foundation is reaching new types of partners who offer new types of solutions.
Economic Development
Good to the Last Mile
Solving the problem of rural distribution in the developing world starts with following the time-honored model of local traders.
Judging “Poor” Choices
Disapproval of welfare recipients who use their benefits to buy “ethical” but costly items is widespread.
Why Some Big Companies Back Boycotts
Corporations that suffer from reputational threats often form unlikely alliances with social activist groups.
The Subsidy Solution
Contrary to conventional economic wisdom, relying solely on carbon taxes will not create an optimal transition to clean energy.
Purpose Versus Popularity
In working with stigmatized groups, an organization must manage the risk that it may experience stigma as well.
Review
Information Isn’t Just Power
We should care about who is able to control and distribute data, but information is more than just a commodity.
Review
Dissonance, Harmony, and Compassion
Rose’s bold theory, which offers a new framework for urban planning, could benefit from equally comprehensive recommendations about how to implement it.
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Learning from Neighborhoods
A new book makes a strong case for connecting healthcare to neighborhoods, but it could focus more on the role of race and ethnicity.