Global Issues
Education as Social Enterprise in Africa
Chris Bradford, co-founder of the African Leadership Academy, discusses the role of educational institutions in shaping the future of Africa.
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$1.3 Trillion in Broken Federal Spending
The Sunlight Foundation's report assessing federal spending gives US taxpayers a decent, and troubling, view of a system that does not function well.
Why Do New York City Board Members Give More?
Why do board cultures vary so much by geography, and how can we help bring the best of them to all cities?
Mobile Measurement: Lowering Costs and Engaging Beneficiaries
We should be paying attention to monitoring and evaluation innovation in developing countries, where technology leads to better programs.
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Social Innovations
Investing in Africa
Thomas Barry, founder of the Zephyr Management investment firm, discusses widespread opportunities for private equity investment in Africa.
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.
Nonprofit, For-profit, or Something in Between?
Before answering structure and capital questions, think through your venture, your value proposition, your motivation, and your definition of success.
An Opportunity to Bolster Development Through Tax Collection
Tax revenue allows governments to provide the services and public goods their citizens need; however citizens don't always pay their fair share. Why?