Civic Engagement
Putting Government in the People’s Hands
Tracka seeks to close the accountability gap between the Nigerian government and its citizens.
Tag: Anti-corruption
Business
The Dawn of Responsible Finance
Since the Great Recession, leaders in finance and investing have aimed to make their industries more equitable, sustainable, and socially productive. Has the fight for financial reform found its moment amid the economic crisis sparked by the COVID-19 pandemic? A Case Study in the Summer 2020 issue.
sponsored
Invading the Darkness of Child Sex Trafficking
How Shared Hope International uses digital tools and meaningful grassroots experiences to activate support.
Human Rights
How Colombia Faces Its Past
States that undergo a process of transitional justice are selective about the international norms they adopt. A Research article from the Fall 2019 issue.
Government
Strategies for Overcoming Systemic Social Failures
Our work in Israel promoting socioeconomic equity for Arab municipalities shows how to improve public service provision and cross-sector collaboration. A Viewpoint from the Fall 2019 issue.
Philanthropy & Funding
China’s New Model of Blockchain-Driven Philanthropy
Blockchain has done more than simply enable Chinese social entrepreneurs to improve the transparency, trustworthiness, and fundraising of the country’s charitable causes. It has helped launch a more decentralized and autonomous philanthropic sector.
Civic Engagement
Funders Can Bolster Democracy by Supporting Census Tech
Local governments and philanthropy are missing out on one of the biggest opportunities to positively affect the census: supporting the application of modern technology to increase the chances of a more complete count.
Foundations
End Bloated Salaries in the Nonprofit Sector
Taxpayers should not have to subsidize excessive pay for executives at charities meant to serve the public good.
Governance
Six Ways to Repair Declining Social Trust
We must take proactive and preventive steps to restore trust across government, business, and civic institutions, or societies around the world may be at greater risk of chaos and conflict.
Leadership
Promoting Transparency and Fair Share in the Face of Growing Inequality
To curb rising inequality, global leaders must work together to stop the flow of illicit wealth and mitigate tax avoidance.