An Absorbing Problem
To help low-income residents, urban communities need to build up their capacity for using investment capital effectively.
Sectors - Articles
Cuban Remix
In measured but far-reaching ways, a state-controlled economy is opening a space for socially responsible enterprise.
Known Quantity
To be effective, the work of philanthropy should be not just innovative but also cumulative.
Review
Nuance in Government
A leading public intellectual, fresh from government service, explores the complexities of cost-benefit analysis.
Review
How Giving Keeps on Giving
Those who engage in altruistic behavior reap benefits that are significant and measurable, two sociologists argue.
Scrappy Solutions
A new regulation in Massachusetts aims to direct food waste away from landfills and toward more productive uses.
Growth Stage
A novel artistic strategy and a novel ticket-pricing model distinguish Signature Theatre from its counterparts on and off Broadway.
Brands as Targets
Companies with a high profile are more likely to become the focus of anti-sweatshop protests.
In Aid of Conflict?
International food assistance can lead to a spike in the occurrence of armed conflict within a country.
The Return of Capacity Building
It’s time for a renewed conversation about building the systems, structures, and skills for social sector excellence.