Excitement has swirled around Jumia—Africa's largest e-commerce company—since its IPO on the New York Stock Exchange last month. But what will it take for the "Amazon of Africa” to succeed?
May 23, 2019
As traditional higher education grapples with a bruising admissions scandal, coding bootcamps are flourishing. How could their future play out?
May 23, 2019
“Free college” may score votes, but it doesn’t solve problems. Closing the gap between higher ed and employment opportunities does.
May 21, 2019
More than 75% of homes in Rwanda have dirt floors. For this Innovators Creating Prosperity post, EarthEnable co-founder Gayatri Datar spoke with us about an innovation that is changing the ground under Rwandans’ feet.
May 16, 2019
How Outschool's small-group online courses drive down the price of enrichment and networks.
May 16, 2019
A recent report provides a compelling roadmap of what has to occur if bootcamps are to disrupt traditional colleges and universities.
May 14, 2019
In India, car-based ride hailing is expensive for many, while two-wheelers are commonplace. But don't dismiss Uber and Ola—Uber’s archrival in India—just yet.
May 14, 2019
In-hospital care is driving up the cost of health care nationwide. A potential key to lowering that cost? Taking care out of hospitals.
May 9, 2019