A step in the right direction: UAE’s investment in Africa’s youth
Perhaps more important than the amount of money UAE will invest is how the country plans to invest it—developing Africa's capacity to innovate.
Feb 18, 2020
Author: Efosa Ojomo
5 reasons why impact investments and market-creating innovations go hand-in-hand
Investors play a pivotal role in shaping how societies evolve, so it is important they understand which types of companies do the most to raise the quality of life for people in a society.
Feb 13, 2020
The inextricable link between market-creating innovation and sustainable infrastructure
Simply transferring resources to poor countries is a tempting but often unsustainable strategy. Lasting solutions require creating a new market.
Feb 4, 2020
From nonconsumption to market creation: How Toyota became an economic powerhouse for Japan
Toyota defied the odds to become the world's largest car manufacturer today. How did an unassuming Japanese car company rise to such great heights?
Jan 23, 2020
Cash transfers to the poor won’t solve poverty
Poverty is not fundamentally a resource problem, and pushing resources into poor countries—whether in the form of schools, hospitals, new water installations, or cash—does not result in sustained development.
Jan 14, 2020
A bold new direction for Global Prosperity
After a milestone year in 2019, we couldn't be more excited to share what's ahead for the Global Prosperity team in 2020.
Jan 7, 2020
Chasing financial inclusion is a red herring—economic inclusion should be the goal
Though it may help on the margin, financial inclusion on its own does not fundamentally change people's lives. Instead, economic inclusion should be the focus.
Dec 17, 2019
Innovators Creating Prosperity: Safe Water Network
In this Innovators Creating Prosperity Post, we highlight an innovative company that's building a sustainable, scalable model to bring clean water to those who need it most.
Dec 12, 2019
3 tips to tap into nonconsumption: The invisible market
How can entrepreneurs and investors spot opportunities for growth ahead of time? In this video, we outline three tips.
Dec 3, 2019
The key to staying vibrant in a competitive market
The lesson for companies isn’t to prioritize one type of innovation over another—it's to carefully engage in a balancing act.
Nov 20, 2019