Scaling
Scaling Science
A new approach to scaling is needed in which the goal is scaling up social impact for public good. Open access to this article is made possible by the International Development Research Centre (IDRC).
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Arts & Culture
Creating a Policy Index for the Arts
The National Arts Index established a quantitative measure for arts vitality in the United States that aided public discussion by policy makers and the arts community. In the era of big data, what can we learn from its creation and impact?
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Pay-What-It-Takes Philanthropy
Grantmakers should provide enough money for nonprofits to pay for all their operations, not just programs and services.
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Unintended Consequences
How a strategic investment steered an educational-technology startup into trouble.
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Tough Love
How a dose of banking discipline strengthened financing for smallholder farmers.
Foundations
A New Lens for Disaster Recovery
Nine investment principles for supporting disaster relief and recovery among under-resourced women and families.
Technology & Design
Jobs for Disconnected Youth and Talent for Suppliers
Insights from an innovation lab dedicated to bridging the talent divide.
Government
Finding a Niche
In Colombia, the Center for Social Innovation is exploring how much government can do to facilitate social change.
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Technology & Design
Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less
Rejecting the instinct to do everything, Essentialism investigates the idea of doing "less, but better."
Technology & Design
Is the UN Really Trying to Take Over the Internet?
A look at new proposals to change how our Internet is governed.