The Empowerment of Arab Women

By Soraya Salti 1

One of 16 special essays on how the field of social innovation has evolved and what challenges remain ahead.

Nonprofits

Listening to Those Who Matter Most, the Beneficiaries

By Fay Twersky, Phil Buchanan, & Valerie Threlfall 11

The views of those who benefit from social programs offer insight into a program’s effectiveness.

China’s Quest to Adopt Electric Vehicles

By Christopher Marquis, Hongyu Zhang, & Lixuan Zhou

The Chinese government’s effort to create an electric vehicle industry illuminates the promise and peril of economic development policies.

Incentivizing Donor Registration

By Corinna Wu

Does granting people priority for organ allocation affect their willingness to become organ donors?

When Cooking Can Kill

By Corinna Wu

Traditional cookstoves are being recognized as a major health hazard.

Elusive Effectiveness

By Corinna Wu 1

A look at how to examine the effectiveness of community advocacy and representation.

Delivering Affordable Innovation

By Suzie Boss

D-Rev delivers affordable health care innovation to the places that need it most.

Poverty-Fighting Salons

By Suzie Boss

Can open conversations accelerate the spread of good ideas in global development?

Habitat Builds Out Its Vision

By Suzie Boss 3

In the aftermath of the US housing crisis, Habitat for Humanity is working to build not just affordable homes, but affordable communities.

Improving Household Balance Sheets

By Jack McCarthy

The Citi Foundation shifts its grantmaking operations to offer hands-on financial training.