Economic Development
No Magic Bullet
An excerpt from Poor Relief against the one-size-fits-all solutionism of cash transfers
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Tag: Grassroots Activism
Civic Engagement
Putting Government in the People’s Hands
Tracka seeks to close the accountability gap between the Nigerian government and its citizens.
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Environment
A Systemic Transition With Less
An excerpt from The Frugal Economy on regenerating people, places, and the planet
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Advocacy
Transformational Advocacy and the Disobedient Self
An excerpt from Reclaiming Our Democracy on how grassroots advocates are made
Education
The Power of Relationships to Transform Systems
Californians for Justice has elevated the power of young people by establishing authentic relationships between them and teachers, educators, and officials. In so doing, it has remade education in the state and crafted a model for broader social change.
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Thinking About the Long Term With Philanthropic Power Building
To take part in transformative social change, philanthropists must think toward a future in which their own centrality is diminished.
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Supporting Advocacy Ecosystems to Build Power
Building power for the long term, means going beyond “The Win.”
Scaling
Rethinking Scale in Climate Solutions
How grassroots movements create durable and transformative impact.
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Co-Powering an Emergent Horizon
The public is not a monolith—it’s an interdependent ecosystem of communities who must determine the tools for a more caring future.
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Technology
Rare Amphibian
An excerpt from Strong Connections on digitally powering grassroots innovation.