Safety as a Civil Right
Lawless violence in the developing world is a plague that undermines efforts to end extreme poverty.
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Social Issues - Most Popular
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Future Thirst
Meeting the world's growing demand for water will require advances in technology that build on 3,000 years of progress.
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Going With the “Idea Flow”
An emerging "data-driven" science of human behavior promises to help us understand and solve social problems.
The Heart of STEM Education
If we want more STEM graduates, we must promote ideas, language, people, and programs that demonstrate relevance and foster a sense of belonging.
Partnering for Peace Through Education
How a family foundation identified the nonprofit V-Day as a partner to create a new kind of scholarship program.
Bridging the Gaps in Public Infrastructure
Communities in emerging economies must work collectively to extend public services until they can build out formal infrastructures.
Making a Healthy Exit
In places like rural Guatemala, the quest to sustain a vital social enterprise often depends on finding the right private-sector partner.
Evaluating High-tech Health Approaches in Low-income Countries
Promising technologies for maternal and child health, TB, and malaria abound, but we need to determine what really works.
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Global Issues
Quality and Innovation as the Basis for Sustainability
John Kehoe discusses how the chocolate maker TCHO has encouraged social entrepreneurship in developing countries through innovative supply chain practices.
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Global Issues
Why Small Does Not Equal Powerless
An increased demand for energy means an increased need for environmental sustainability. Where does economic development fit in?