Working in Tension
In a hybrid organization, the trade-offs between social and commercial goals are real—and they require careful management.
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Social innovations that improve the living standards of the poor (more)
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Boulevards and Beltlines
How citizens can push back against urban sprawl and create vibrant, interconnected communities.
Building Networks of Opportunity
A range of strategies and tools can help people in poor neighborhoods make the economic, political, and social connections they need for success.
A New Digital Currency for Sustainable Development
An innovative digital currency could help harness and unleash more private capital to alleviate poverty, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and achieve the UN's Sustainable Development Goals.
Time for New Narratives on Inequality
Highlights from the first two days of SSIR’s Frontiers of Social Innovation, a forum of change-makers themed around “Inclusive Markets—Inclusive Societies.”
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Global Inequality: A New Approach for the Age of Globalization
This passage from Global Inequality argues that we should focus less on inequalities between specific identity groups and more on reducing overall wealth gaps.
Translating Research into Action
There is no doubt that social change efforts are accelerated by data, but investing in high-quality, cutting-edge research alone isn’t enough to produce solutions. Funders and researchers have to invest more in translating research into action.
The Economic Benefits of Gender Parity
Women need to be equal partners in society for them to be equal partners in work.
Closing the Wealth Gap for Families of Color
We must align programs and policies to better support the financial strength and security of families of color today, while keeping sight of the long-term benefits for all of creating a truly inclusive economy.
Leaving People Alone
Survival International helps tribal societies protect their land—and
their way of life—from encroachment and unwelcome development.