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
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
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
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
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
How can entrepreneurs and investors spot opportunities for growth ahead of time? In this video, we outline three tips.
Dec 3, 2019
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
After decades of growth, Botswana’s economy is losing speed. A look at the driving factor in the country’s fragile economic growth hints at what went wrong and how the country can course correct.
Nov 7, 2019
Conventional thinking suggests that countries should build up good governance, enforce the law, and then corruption will disappear. Efosa Ojomo explains that this thinking is not only flawed, but backwards.
Nov 6, 2019
Development organizations are tasked with solving some of the world’s most pressing and complex problems. By stepping back to ask themselves three questions, they can truly empower the people they aim to serve.
Oct 24, 2019