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Banking on the Poor
Using the off-grid solar revolution to unlock credit for low-income customers in Africa.
Tag: Financial Inclusion
Education
Opening the Doors to Education for Undocumented Students
Three things legislators, universities, and social sector advocates can do to make sure we don’t lose out on the many contributions undocumented students can make to society.
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Economic Development
Global Inequality: A New Approach for the Age of Globalization
This passage from Global Inequality argues that we should focus less on inequalities between specific identity groups and more on reducing overall wealth gaps.
Business
Women and Innovation: Making the Connection
There is growing evidence that greater gender equality leads to increased business innovation, and companies that pay attention stand to reap great rewards.
Business
Fixing the Freest Marketplace Money Can Buy
Fourteen ways to create a marketplace that expresses the wishes and best interests of the many, not the few.
Philanthropy & Funding
Tapping the Great Potential of Female Philanthropists
Ten ways to better engage high-net-worth women donors, and work with them to effectively invest in women and girls, and other social causes.
Philanthropy & Funding
Translating Research into Action
There is no doubt that social change efforts are accelerated by data, but investing in high-quality, cutting-edge research alone isn’t enough to produce solutions. Funders and researchers have to invest more in translating research into action.
Social Enterprise
Social Good Is Always Good Branding—or Is It?
Building a brand solely on social impact is not a guarantee for success, and it comes with risks that can take businesses by surprise.
Economic Development
The Economic Benefits of Gender Parity
Women need to be equal partners in society for them to be equal partners in work.
Economic Development
Closing the Wealth Gap for Families of Color
We must align programs and policies to better support the financial strength and security of families of color today, while keeping sight of the long-term benefits for all of creating a truly inclusive economy.