The 10 Most Popular SSIR Articles of 2025
Building collective capacity; AI's power for the greater good; grappling with systems collapse; lessons from collaborative philanthropy; and more.
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When USAID Shut Down, Its Lessons Nearly Vanished. AI Helped Recover Them
A final sweep of 60 years of evidence reveals durable truths about how development succeeds and fails.
America at a Crossroads
The Winter 2026 issue focuses on the crisis of US democracy and how it might be resolved.
From Fighters to Custodians
In the heart of the Colombian jungle, COMUCCOM fosters reconciliation through community-led rebirth and collective action.
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A New Narrative for Outcomes
To fulfill the promise of government for, by, and of the people, we must radically rethink the role that government plays in our lives.
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Humanitarian Cities in Flux
As refugees transform urban spaces, we must build the infrastructure to make it for the good.
The Peace Laboratory
After Colombia's civil war, the government reinstituted state authority in remote jungle regions by working with community leaders to satisfy local needs.
Scaling Across Borders by Cocreating With Government
For many social initiatives, achieving transformative impact requires government leadership. Teaching at the Right Level (TaRL) Africa has gained important insights about effectively supporting government partners, adapting operations across contexts and borders, and working within existing systems.
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Innovating Governance
To build a future where government truly works for people, human services leaders must cocreate a shared vision that moves beyond incremental change to reimagine outcomes, equity, and data infrastructure at scale.
How to Spot Democratic Backsliding
Data can guide investment priorities in strengthening global democracy.