Building Democratic Infrastructure
Models and policy recommendations for boosting civic engagement and fortifying American democracy.
Government - Articles
Innovative public sector policies and programs (more)
Will Blockchain Disrupt Government Corruption?
Blockchain technology will not solve all government problems, but it can help curb corruption and instill trust in government.
The Collaborative Mind-set for Scaling Social Change
Two approaches for nonprofits that want to work effectively with the government in India.
Let Refugees Be Their Own Solution
Better policies in host countries can enable refugees to rebuild their lives and contribute to host economies.
Social Enterprise Is Not Social Change
Solving systemic social problems takes people, politics, and power—not more social entrepreneurship.
Reproductive Health Care by Mail
It is time to give US women the convenience and autonomy of birth control and abortion pills that women elsewhere enjoy.
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Organizations for All
When the rights and benefits of formal organization became available to all, it unleashed a new social order and greater economic dynamism.
Beyond Policy: How Gendered Interactions on the Ground Shape Development
Viewing social and economic development as a series of interpersonal interactions can help us understand why development outcomes sometimes diverge from policy goals, and how gendered interactions shape social and economic development.
eDemocracy: An Emerging Force for Change
Mapping the ecosystem for impact and investment
Want Your Big Bet to Pay Off? Don’t Forget About Government Capacity
Why global philanthropists can no longer afford to overlook the importance of supporting government capacity in developing countries—and what they can do about it.