Philanthropy
Broadening the Aperture of Measurement
What research can and does tell us about unconditional cash transfers.
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Economic Development
GiveDirectly? Not So Fast.
We are mistaking an important experiment for a proven solution.
Podcast
Social Entrepreneurship
Breaking the Glass Ceiling in Africa
Ned Breslin speaks with Towera Jalakasi, an innovative entrepreneur who talks about the struggles and rewards of entrepreneurship in a developing economy.
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Civil Society
The Color Bind: Talking (and Not Talking) About Race at Work
The Color Bind explores how color blindness and "color cognizance" can influence professional interactions.
Technology & Design
Human-Centered Design and the Last Mile
A collaborative approach to empowering community health workers drives innovation.
Health
Women at the Wheel
In Mozambique, an effort to train women as ambulance drivers enhances public safety and fosters opportunity.
Education
Educating a New Generation of Entrepreneurial Leaders
Four schools are leading the way on unleashing the potential of next-generation changemakers.
Podcast
Global Issues
Why Small Does Not Equal Powerless
An increased demand for energy means an increased need for environmental sustainability. Where does economic development fit in?
Food
The Ethiopian Approach to Food Security
How one African country is changing how we feed the world.
Social Entrepreneurship
Rise of the Charismatic Megafauna
Is the future of social enterprise full of promise—or hot air?