With development pushed back 30 years, these innovations are critical for recovery
The global pandemic threatens to plunge half a billion people into poverty. Here are five reasons market-creating innovations can fuel a recovery.
The global pandemic threatens to plunge half a billion people into poverty. Here are five reasons market-creating innovations can fuel a recovery.
May 14, 2020
It’s tempting to focus on quick fixes to the problems caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. But with a more holistic approach, over time many poor regions will no longer rely on assistance.
Apr 30, 2020
We chatted with LULA co-founder and CEO Velani Mboweni about his organization’s journey to democratizing affordable transportation in Africa.
Apr 23, 2020
We spoke with Kola Masha, founder and managing director of Babban Gona, about how his organization is helping solve Nigeria's youth unemployment crisis.
Mar 30, 2020
For the World Bank to tackle COVID-19 effectively in poor countries, it needs to do more than simply strengthen the healthcare system.
Mar 24, 2020
America's rags-to-riches story isn't exceptional; it follows the same predictable path as other now-prosperous countries. That path offers hope for emerging markets today.
Mar 17, 2020
When young girls see women start and build companies that significantly impact society, a virtuous cycle of empowerment begins.
Mar 8, 2020
Private equity has the potential to truly transform lives and create inclusive prosperity in Africa. So why have some of the world’s largest private equity funds floundered on the continent?
Mar 5, 2020
Succeeding in an emerging market often requires companies to invest in operations outside their core competencies.
Feb 27, 2020
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