An Open Source Approach to Medical Research
An interview with Stephen Friend about using using open source to encourage collaboration and share health information.
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Global Issues
The Future of the Healthcare Sector
Migliori emphasizes the need for change in the healthcare system in order for it to become more sustainable.
There’s No Free Lunch: Public Health Crisis and Re-Imagining the School Cafeteria
The problem of unhealthy cafeteria food in public schools, how it contributes to obesity in America, and measures we can take to stop it.
Sixteen Days, Eight Cities, One Question
Solving social challenges requires working with people to develop the ideas that will enable them to live the lives they want.
Podcast
Global Issues
Education as Social Enterprise in Africa
Chris Bradford, co-founder of the African Leadership Academy, discusses the role of educational institutions in shaping the future of Africa.
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Social Innovations
Investing in Africa
Thomas Barry, founder of the Zephyr Management investment firm, discusses widespread opportunities for private equity investment in Africa.
Revitalizing Struggling American Cities
Living Cities is working with five US municipalities to develop an ecosystem for solving urban problems.
Microfinance Needs Regulation
The microcredit industry needs to be regulated through policies that address high interest rates and abusive loan recovery practices.
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Business
Private Equity in Africa
Thomas Gibian, Chairman of Emerging Capital Partners, discusses the success of his organization in investing in companies across the African continent through seven funds.
Water Thinking
The Peer Water Exchange manages diverse solutions and resources to fight the global water crisis.