Urban Development
A Strategy for Alleviating Poverty
Why there is a renewed sense of urgency and optimism about place-based initiatives.
Tag: Poverty
Understanding why people are poor and innovative ways to alleviate poverty
Cities
An Absorbing Problem
To help low-income residents, urban communities need to build up their capacity for using investment capital effectively.
Economic Development
All in One Place
Single Stop USA provides low-income Americans with a convenient gateway to a wider range of services and benefits.
Advocacy
Promoting Government Action on Income Equality
Five lessons from research on poverty in America.
Economic Development
Preserving the American Dream
Cultivating successful cities with talent, opportunity, and engagement.
Podcast
Global Issues
From the Marine Corps to Kenya: Ending Extreme Poverty
After experience in Iraq as a part of the Marine Corps, Jake returned to business school and took on the challenge to alleviate extreme poverty. From this effort, Nuru was launched in 2008.
Podcast
Social Innovations
Helping Donors Give Directly to Recipients
Give Directly offers a simpler, more personal route of donation - connecting donor to recipient. In this podcast, Paul discusses how technology, a commitment to efficiency, and dedication to improving the donation process on both ends, has made Give Directly a success.
Podcast
Global Issues
Bringing Technology-Based Learning to Urban Mexico
ENOVA was recently recognized as the winner of Tech Awards 2013 in the Education category for its incredible social impact.