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Making Space for Prosperity

By Clayton M. Christensen, Efosa Ojomo, & Karen Dillon 1

An excerpt from The Prosperity Paradox shows how the story of the success of instant noodles changed a nation’s economy.

Creating Opportunity for Communities of Color Through Entrepreneurship

By Lisa M. Hamilton 4

Supporting and strengthening small business owners can help increase economic opportunity in communities of color, building family and community wealth.

Building an Inclusive Economy by Supporting Entrepreneurs of Color

By Don Chen & Shuaib Siddiqui 1

The US economy must change so that all Americans can shape its direction and benefit from its growth. Foundations can help lead the way through investment.

The Road Ahead for Client Feedback

By Valerie Threlfall & Kelley D. Gulley 1

Social sector leaders say they are dedicating more resources to gathering client and community feedback, but implementation barriers remain. The authors suggest three solutions to overcome them. Part of a series produced for SSIR with the support of the Hewlett Foundation.

Human Rights

Seven SSIR Articles on Women’s Equality and Empowerment

By Alanna Flores

An International Women’s Day reading list featuring gender-focused articles on entrepreneurial spirit, resource accessibility, mental health, sexual misconduct prevention, and more.

Human Rights

Life Preservers at Sea

By Jeanne Carstensen

Proactiva Open Arms’ greatest threat to its rescue mission may not be the rough Mediterranean seas but European governments fearful of migrants seeking refuge in their countries.

Cities

Communities Need Neighborhood Trusts

By Joseph Margulies 1

The current approach to community revitalization has helped arrest and even reverse the degradation of American neighborhoods. But it cannot solve the problem without local ownership and control of assets and the decommodification of property.