Philanthropy
Five Ways Funders Can Replicate What Works
A look at how funders can support effective implementation of evidence-based programs.
Tag: Public Health
Health
Extending Pro-Poor Health Care
Growth in developing country health markets is driving new health care solutions—an aggregate look at developments in pro-poor health care over the past year.
Human Rights
Blurred Images, Better Futures
Software from a group called Ultrasafe Ultrasound promises to make it harder to practice sex-selective abortion.
Health
An Rx for Surplus Meds
The Dispensary of Hope is distributing unused pharmaceuticals to patients who need them.
Socially Responsible Business
Subsidizing Impact
The right formula for creating a socially beneficial enterprise often includes a strong dose of up-front philanthropic support
Health
Lessons in Forging Global Change
The successful 15-year campaign to eliminate mercury-based medical devices provides lessons for others creating large-scale social change.
Government
Exploring Alternatives to the War on Drugs
A new methodology is helping to reshape the future of the drug problem.
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Global Issues
The Solution Revolution
The Solution Revolution discusses the need for a new cross-sector approach to global problems.
Measuring Social Impact
(Appropriate) Big Data for Climate Resilience?
Three huge opportunities and three risks.
Civil Society
In Search of Respectful Debate
Reasonable, open, and credible debate is missing across government, business, and civil society—how can we bring it back?