Education
Private Schools for the Poor
All across the developing world, poor parents are investing in low-cost private education for their children—and seeing positive results.
Tag: Poverty
Understanding why people are poor and innovative ways to alleviate poverty
Microfinance
Akhuwat: Making Microfinance Work
A groundbreaking microfinance model is bringing out the best in society.
Socially Responsible Business
Partnering for Impact in India
Big business can join forces with social enterprises to support India’s inclusive growth.
Philanthropy
The Billionaire vs. “Free-riding” Multimillionaires
Philanthropy is not sufficient and taxation is necessary.
Economic Development
The Top 10 Books on the Economics of Poverty
A suggested reading list to provide a foundation for understanding development, aid, and poverty.
Global Issues
Marcia: A Global Citizen Year Story
A portrait of woman facing poverty and injustice in the developing world.
Economic Development
Too Poor to Earn? Changing Assumptions About the Ultra Poor
The best way to help the ultra poor is not by giving them a handout, but by giving them an opportunity.
Economic Development
Is Fair Good Enough?
As Fair Trade USA changes its certification standards, a tempest is brewing among those in the coffee industry who see technology and transparency as the means to lift farmers out of poverty.
Philanthropy
False Dichotomies
Philanthrocapitalists are vital to moving beyond blame-game rhetoric to try to figure out solutions to the world’s problems.