A Durable Fix for Global Poverty
A “multifaceted” program has the potential to yield lasting improvements in the lives of the very poor.
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Review
Only in New York?
City officials under Mayor Michael Bloomberg made advances in public health that were important but hardly unique.
Review
Change Gets a “Roadmap”
Leaders from the Skoll Foundation have developed a useful yet flawed outlook on pursuing social entrepreneurship.
Review
Learning From Hubris
A project in Newark, N.J., produced cautionary lessons for both advocates and critics of education reform.
Review
A Tale of Two Futures
The sharing economy, as a feature of urban life, could evolve in promising or not-so-promising ways.
Measuring Social Return on Investment Before You Invest
Using a social return on investment framework, organizations can estimate the future impact, cost, and scale of programs before they begin, and allocate resources for greater impact.
Review
The Price of Giving
A critique of the Gates Foundation doubles as a critique of the “philanthrocapitalism” model in general.
Water to the People
One of India’s biggest challenges is providing clean water to all of its 1.3 billion citizens.
Making Better Use of Big Data
Data is a powerful tool for driving large-scale impact, but using it effectively and responsibly in government and beyond requires intentionality.
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Data for Community-Driven Solutions
This series focuses on data for impact, and highlight specific interventions that can help drive a more networked, inclusive, and open society.