Intervene Early, Intervene Well
Impact bonds supporting early childhood development can bridge capital gaps, improve the quality of services, and establish effective data-sharing systems.
Social Issues - Articles
The Civic Media Crisis and What Philanthropy Can Do
Protecting the independent media and the public sphere presents an epic challenge, but there is great opportunity for philanthropy to step up and help.
Three Ways Universities Can Dramatically Advance Social Enterprise
A growing number of schools are advancing the pedagogy and practice of social enterprise, and today have much more to offer than they did a generation ago.
When Schooling Doesn’t Mean Learning
In India, a simple, citizen-led assessment is helping citizens gauge children’s learning levels—and challenging a deep-seated belief that going to school means getting an education.
Cross-sector Collaboration: What the Tipping Point Looks Like
Five successful change management strategies from an initiative to transform higher education.
Editors’ Note
An introduction to Impact India Spring 2017.
Review
The Façade of Post-Feminism
A new book shows why—despite the supposed ascendency of women and girls—feminism can’t rest on its laurels.
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Engaging Citizens in Society
In South Korea, a core principle of social innovation is finding ways to engage citizens at the grassroots level.
The New Science of Designing for Humans
The rise of behavioral science and impact evaluation has created a new way for engineering programs and human interactions.
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Innovating Local Government
Under Mayor Park Won-soon, the city of Seoul has become a leader in fostering social innovation.