New Approaches to Ed-Tech Funding
Until recently, both foundations and venture capital firms were wary of directing resources toward education technology startups. Here’s how “blended capital” is expanding the ed-tech field.
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The Risky Rhetoric of Female Risk Aversion
Women are seen as less likely to engage in risky behavior and more likely to use money prudently. But this stereotype can lead to discrimination against women.
Wearing It Well (for Good)
With Kid Power, the U.S. Fund for UNICEF is using technology to leverage children’s desire to help other children.
Who Will Pay for Data?
The quest to build an infrastructure for measuring social impact depends on targeting the right customers.
Access by Prescription
By following the right regimen, pharmaceutical companies can boost their ability to bring life-saving medicines to poor customers.
Statehouse Scrutiny
For nearly a quarter century, a network of research and advocacy groups has kept a close eye on US state-level policymaking.
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Scaling Up Social Innovation
Innovation is more than a good idea—it’s a patient process of iteration, learning, evaluation, implementation, and, importantly, scaling up what works.
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Tackling “Wicked” Rights and Justice Issues
In a world increasingly focused on measurable impact, human rights inequities are difficult to frame and fight. Yet solving them is key to meeting other social challenges
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Scaling Up Innovations With Government
How to overcome the barriers that large institutions like the government put in the way of scaling up innovations.
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A Tale of Two Intermediaries
RSPN and Nesta teach lessons about achieving social impact in the Global South and North.