Digital Fluency at the BOP
Mobile adoption at the base of the pyramid will bring massive development benefits, but we must seize the unique opportunity to drive pre-emptive positive digital behavior to help safeguard vulnerable communities.
Technology & Design - Articles
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Data Game
To leverage data science for social good, one company is working to foster a bit of healthy competition.
Disruption for Good
Rapid advances in technology are changing philanthropy in fundamental ways—making it potentially more rational, effective, collaborative, transparent, and democratic.
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Misdiagnosing Science
A survey of obstacles to innovation focuses erroneously on the supposed caution of university-based scientists.
When Will Design Get Serious About Impact?
To achieve sustained impact, designers should strive to shift the fundamental dynamics of development.
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Smartcuts
Smartcuts analyzes the smart shortcuts various successful people take via "lateral thinking" so that all workers and thinkers can be encouraged to work smarter.
Jobs for Disconnected Youth and Talent for Suppliers
Insights from an innovation lab dedicated to bridging the talent divide.
Circulating the Internet
At two big-city libraries, patrons can check out a new approach to accessing a wide range of digital technology.
Innovating Practice in a Culture of Expertise
A phased approach to innovation can help expert-oriented organizations embrace experimentation and learning.
Four Social-Change Results That Innovation Labs Deliver
Social innovation labs are gaining ground and finding effective solutions to global challenges quickly and inclusively.