Scaling Social Impact by Giving Away Value
An interview with Village Telco Founder Stephen Song about applying open source technology to social change.
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Podcast
Global Issues
The Future of the Healthcare Sector
Migliori emphasizes the need for change in the healthcare system in order for it to become more sustainable.
There’s No Free Lunch: Public Health Crisis and Re-Imagining the School Cafeteria
The problem of unhealthy cafeteria food in public schools, how it contributes to obesity in America, and measures we can take to stop it.
Sixteen Days, Eight Cities, One Question
Solving social challenges requires working with people to develop the ideas that will enable them to live the lives they want.
Podcast
Global Issues
Education as Social Enterprise in Africa
Chris Bradford, co-founder of the African Leadership Academy, discusses the role of educational institutions in shaping the future of Africa.
$1.3 Trillion in Broken Federal Spending
The Sunlight Foundation's report assessing federal spending gives US taxpayers a decent, and troubling, view of a system that does not function well.
Why Do New York City Board Members Give More?
Why do board cultures vary so much by geography, and how can we help bring the best of them to all cities?
Mobile Measurement: Lowering Costs and Engaging Beneficiaries
We should be paying attention to monitoring and evaluation innovation in developing countries, where technology leads to better programs.
Podcast
Social Innovations
Investing in Africa
Thomas Barry, founder of the Zephyr Management investment firm, discusses widespread opportunities for private equity investment in Africa.
Revitalizing Struggling American Cities
Living Cities is working with five US municipalities to develop an ecosystem for solving urban problems.