Citing the USAID Development Innovation Ventures program, Efosa Ojomo provides a compelling example of a framework that has the potential to fast-track the development process in many poor countries.
Aug 9, 2018
Why does the development industry thrive on primarily distributing resources? Understanding its history might help.
July 24, 2018
In this Disruptive Voice podcast, produced by the Forum for Growth and Innovation at Harvard Business School, Toloram Africa CEO discusses the importance of creating new markets for its products in Africa.
July 10, 2018
Here are three drawbacks of the World Bank’s capabilities, which often cause the Bank to focus on large-scale projects in many of the poor countries it serves.
July 3, 2018
Traditional forms of financing, such as private equity and venture capital, don't always work as well in poor countries. As a result, impact investing can play a critical role by unlocking many opportunities in poor coun...
June 26, 2018
A majority of foreign aid programs either fail or are unsustainable. This need not be the case. Understanding this particular factor can help many more programs succeed.
June 19, 2018
Over the past few years, I have had the privilege of learning from and being mentored by one of the greatest management thinkers in the world. Here are three things he has taught me about innovation and economic developm...
June 12, 2018
Entrepreneurs
Exports are often seen as a viable path to prosperity. Many countries, following in the model of Singapore, Taiwan, South Korea, and Hong Kong, try to establish their exports in order to develop. But results are often te...
June 5, 2018
Entrepreneurs
When done right, education not only expands students' minds, but also gives them the tools to climb up the economic ladder.
Apr 2, 2018
70% of new products fail. Here are five ways to get innovation right.
Jan 30, 2018