Why do so many anti-poverty programs not work? Perhaps being too focused on solving one problem, organizations miss out on the big picture of poverty as a systems problem. Based on our research at the Institute, there is...
Sept 14, 2021
Why out of the 80% of the companies that raise money on demo day at Y Combinator (YC), only 2% build successful companies? The theories we study at the Institute can help increase innovators' odds of success, especially ...
Sept 8, 2021
If public officials in growth economies leverage the entrepreneurial community, they can accelerate progress toward prosperity.
Aug 12, 2021
Many who need insurance the most are those least likely to have it. In Brazil, Thinkseg is working to change that.
Aug 3, 2021
By harnessing the global community’s collective ability to solve difficult problems, we will emerge more capable than ever to combat poverty
July 26, 2021
Names matter. That is why moving forward, the Christensen Institute will refer to non-OECD countries as “growth economies”.
July 15, 2021
Many promising emerging-market startups get overlooked by traditional investment firms. Could impact investing provide a solution?
June 30, 2021
Clean water and sanitation aren't luxury products, but they remain out of reach for billions of people. Check out how these clever innovators are enabling sustainable solutions.
June 24, 2021
By addressing three common challenges to market creation, a natural cosmetics company in Brazil is finding success in serving underserved communities.
June 3, 2021
Emerging economies weren't prepared for the trials COVID-19 brought. Discover why moving forward will require a paradigm shift.
May 26, 2021