Economic Development
A Durable Fix for Global Poverty
A “multifaceted” program has the potential to yield lasting improvements in the lives of the very poor.
Tag: Africa
Measurement & Evaluation
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.
Economic Development
A New Economic Philosophy for Africa
Why Africa needs society-minded entrepreneurs, not glitzy projects, and how the economic philosophy of Africapitalism can guide the way.
Social Enterprise
Social Enterprises Closing the Deal
Covering the “last mile” in distribution is important, but it’s the “last yard” that wins or loses the race.
Nonprofits & NGOs
Harnessing Faith Leaders for Gender Justice
A new approach to fostering gender equality is changing faith leaders’ beliefs and behaviors in ways that improve life for entire communities.
Social Enterprise
Building a Prize Network
Social enterprise awards can be an opportunity to build movements and networks, not just single out winners.
Social Enterprise
Filling In the Gap
How creative collaborations worldwide are deploying capital and support for promising social enterprises.
Impact Investing
Bringing Impact Bonds to the Global South
Are impact bonds—with all their complexity, stringent data requirements, and high transaction costs—appropriate for the developing world?
Global Issues
The Internet of Things Is Now a Thing
Several ventures now under way in developing countries show how networks of connected machines can drive economic growth.