There’s No G-D-P in “A Better Economy”
Shifting the focus away from GDP would lead to real economic progress.
Economic Development - Articles
Social innovations that improve the living standards of the poor (more)
Imagine Trying to Get a Loan Without a Financial Identity
InVenture enables people in India and Kenya to send their financial data via SMS and get a simple financial overview of their monetary lives.
Community Development: Reflecting on What Works
The community development sector's traditional tools and relationships are outdated and insufficient to address current problems.
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Entrepreneurship in Service to Economic Growth
Entrepreneurship concentrating on scientific collaborations and innovations is the key to fostering sustainable economic growth.
New Option for Retirees
State-sponsored pensions for private sector employees aim to stem US retirement insecurity.
From Dependency to Self-Sufficiency
The Africa Governance Initiative aims to support a new generation of African leaders building strong, transformative government institutions.
Investing in Arab Entrepreneurs
Endeavor’s expansion to Egypt and Jordan is helping to create thousands of jobs.
Designing a Social Impact Bond in the Tropics
Five early lessons on implementing SIBs in developing countries.
The Value of Informal Enterprise
Informal enterprise is expanding rapidly, raising questions about what we mean when we say “the” economy and how we can better engage with it.
The Poverty Credential
Politicians' personal stories about overcoming poverty won’t fuel economic mobility.