Economic Development
The Ambiguous Rise of Microfinance
Two recent books explore the modern prominence of the global financial-inclusion agenda and argue about how it got there.
Review
Tag: International Development
Philanthropy & Funding
Building the Refugee Economy
As humanitarian aid agencies buckle under the collapse of financial support, the private sector must step in to invest in refugees and integrate them into the economy. We review three models of success and offer investment strategies. | This article is free to all readers thanks to sponsorship by the Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy at the University of Virginia.
Excerpt
Measurement & Evaluation
The Randomista Revolt
An excerpt from Beyond Belief on building the evidence revolution in Washington
Philanthropy & Funding
Tolon’s World
One Kyrgyz entrepreneur had an ambitious vision for transforming his country into a vital, independent nation free from its Soviet past. He reverse-engineered that vision into a stepping-stone strategy that is already having enormous impact in Kyrgyzstan and beyond.
Podcast
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The Challenges Facing Humanitarian Aid Groups Right Now
What’s the impact of recent funding cuts to humanitarian aid? How are organizations reorganizing their critical work with vulnerable communities? Bob Kitchen of the International Rescue Committee and Harriet Carvalho of DAFGiving360 join SSIR editor Barbara Wheeler-Bride to discuss the Trump administration’s unprecedented cuts to foreign aid and how donors can respond. A sponsored podcast developed with the support of DAFgiving360
Economic Development
The Promise of Blue Carbon Credits
Kenyan fishing villages are restoring their mangroves in exchange for carbon credits and better fish stocks. Their community-led projects offer a model for doing conservation, sustainability, and development right.
Human Rights
Social Innovation Isn’t Just a Western Phenomenon
Look for solutions and inspiration everywhere, even in unlikely places.
Economic Development
Youth Unemployment in the Developing World Is a Jobs Problem
Instead of treating education like a silver bullet, a demand-side job creation strategy should be at the heart of youth unemployment programs.
Human Rights
Approaching Gender Equity Through Indigenous Knowledge and Customs
A trial program that worked with couples in rural Zimbabwe shows the potential of a locality-based approach.
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Going Beyond Borders: The Case for Global Learning
Too many global health crises play out in silos on every continent, but there is much to learn across borders about creating better health and well-being in communities.