Early, Patient, Nimble Philanthropy Can Make or Break Public-Private Partnerships
A look at how private long-term investment can help spur public engagement—and lead to policy change and impact—in environmental conservation and beyond.
Social Issues - Articles
Low Performance and High Satisfaction: The Information Paradox of Bad Schools
Parents in emerging economies seem happy with schools that don’t teach their kids very much. The lack of demand for good quality education could be one of the biggest barriers to solving the education crisis.
Leveraging the Power of Bots for Civil Society
Autonomous technologies can support social services programs, but delivery must always be centered around people.
The Emerging World of Online Health Communities
Platforms that provide a way for patients, caregivers, and health care staff to share stories and develop solutions across the health system are disrupting traditional hierarchies in medicine.
Reconsidering Gender Diversity in Economic Development
Building truly inclusive economies requires that leaders broaden their understanding of gender and the many different ways gender identity can affect inclusion.
6 SSIR Articles on Business Sustainability
A reading list of our articles examining how businesses should define and achieve sustainability.
In Defense of ‘Doing Too Much’
More investors need to bet on early-stage social ventures that cover all the bases, and more entrepreneurs need to build them.
A Crack Opens in the False Narrative on Gun Violence
The youth movement against gun violence in America opens doors to a more constructive narrative that advances both gun violence prevention and the promotion of mental health.
International Development Doesn’t Care About Patient Privacy
Global health has brushed aside human dignity—it’s time to place patients at the core.
Civic Participation Begins in Schools
Fostering a robust democracy in America requires that we create a truly democratic school culture.