What a famed historian got right (and wrong) about the global response to COVID-19
Exclusively transferring resources to poor communities creates dependency and deprives them of the opportunity to develop their own capabilities.
Exclusively transferring resources to poor communities creates dependency and deprives them of the opportunity to develop their own capabilities.
June 11, 2020
Unfortunately, the virus won’t be the last crisis to expose how vulnerable billions of people remain despite not technically living in “extreme poverty.”
May 28, 2020
Economic crises have always led to new innovations. In the face of the present pandemic, here's how some companies are finding ways to adapt while making the world a better place.
May 21, 2020
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