Innovating in Development Through Accountapreneurship
How one organization is combining the best elements of accountability and entrepreneurship to redefine development paradigms of the past.
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The “How” and “Who” of Emerging Market Tech Uptake
The dynamics of technology are changing rapidly in emerging markets, but leaders don’t necessarily agree on all the details.
Converting Funder Collaboration into Collective Impact
A new report shares findings on the impact of funder collaboratives in Northeast Ohio and offers tactical suggestions for other regions interested in sparking economic growth.
The Promise of Social Investment in Africa
Why philanthropists need to continue to invest in and alongside African organizations and leaders.
Mapping Word of Mouth
Spreading messages in remote villages is a matter of understanding the patterns by which villagers connect with each other.
Filling Out the Middle
The Aspen Network of Development Entrepreneurs targets a "missing" segment in emerging economies.
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A Get-Rich Way to Help the Poor
There's money to be made by selling "ruthlessly affordable" products to the world's 2.7 billion poorest people.
Getting Results for Afghan Women
A conversation with philanthropist Connie Duckworth, founder of ARZU Studio Hope.
Quality Distribution for Commercial Success
How an organization distributes a life-improving technology matters more to its commercial success than the product itself.
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SMART CITIES: Big Data, Civic Hackers, and the Quest for a New Utopia
SMART CITIES explores how the combination of city growth and new technology can bring opportunities for the future.