Investing in Africa
Thomas Barry, founder of the Zephyr Management investment firm, discusses widespread opportunities for private equity investment in Africa.
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Solutions - Articles
Revitalizing Struggling American Cities
Living Cities is working with five US municipalities to develop an ecosystem for solving urban problems.
Social Entrepreneurs Must Achieve Not Survive
The sector needs to shift the definition of success from organizations that survive to organizations that actually achieve their missions.
Learning From Paul Brest’s Leadership at Hewlett
Philanthropy needs senior leaders who see themselves as student-leaders striving to help the field grapple with the difficult challenges it faces.
How Simon Greer Became a Lover, Not a Fighter
An interview with Simon Greer before starting as president of the Nathan Cummings Foundation.
How Nonprofit Networks Are Raising the Bar on Results
Nine of the ten largest US nonprofits are networks, with multiple affiliates across the country striving for significant impact.
Friendraising Versus Slacktivism
Unmotivated donors didn’t materialize out of the ether when social media started taking over the world.
Effective Partnerships
How local governments and nonprofits can work together for large-scale community change.
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Private Equity in Africa
Thomas Gibian, Chairman of Emerging Capital Partners, discusses the success of his organization in investing in companies across the African continent through seven funds.
Water Thinking
The Peer Water Exchange manages diverse solutions and resources to fight the global water crisis.