Nonelected Community Representatives
Community-based organizations play a larger role in deciding development projects than local politicians.
Research - Most Popular
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Microfinancing Teamwork
People are more likely to stick with crowdfunding efforts if they join teams.
Banking on Microfinance
Transforming into banks has given microfinance institutions greater sustainability, but perhaps at the cost of mission drift.
Too Many Welfare Orgs?
While communities can benefit from the entry of more welfare nonprofits, there is a point after which greater numbers are counterproductive.
Executive Inaction
Executives fail to support corporate social responsibility more from a lack of moral motivation than from ignorance of the facts.
No Strings Attached
Worries about the negative effects of unconditional cash transfers to relieve poverty are greatly exaggerated.
Judging “Poor” Choices
Disapproval of welfare recipients who use their benefits to buy “ethical” but costly items is widespread.
Why Some Big Companies Back Boycotts
Corporations that suffer from reputational threats often form unlikely alliances with social activist groups.