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A cohort of startups is building new, scalable, and cost-effective solutions that can help enhance health care knowledge and mitigate medical risks throughout the region.

Economic Development

Kenyan Economy on the Run—and the Need to Take a Breath

By Shiko Gathuo 6

A growing economy appears to contribute little to most Kenyans’ quality of life. Why the government and outside investors need to rethink Kenya's education system and development model.

Health

Encouraging Imams to Promote Family Planning

By Maria Morava 2

In Senegal, where many believe contraception is inconsistent with Islamic values, religious leaders can play an important role in improving reproductive health statistics.

Environment

Making It Our Business to Conserve Ecosystems (Not Just Elephants)

By Marc Baker, Jo Anderson, & Joris de Vries 4

Existing forests and diverse ecosystems are arguably the world’s most valuable resources. How can we make preserving them worth our while?

Collaboration

How Research Universities Can Help the Refugee Crisis

By Syed Imran Ali 6

Academic-humanitarian collaborations that mobilize rigorous scientific research can improve the effectiveness of aid efforts.

Business

Doing Business in Africa: Where Strategy Meets Social Investment

By Alicia Lenze & Brett Parker 3

Five strategic principles for businesses thinking about entering a new market.

Education

A Big Problem, a Small Experiment, and a Lot of Noise

By Kevin Starr 23

Liberia’s leaders are trying to jump-start their schools. Give them a break.

Philanthropy & Funding

Finding New Ways to Give

By Heather Grady

We must chart a new path for philanthropic giving that is more aware and connected, and that takes more advantage of converging around shared aims and goals.