The economy is often seen as an abstract hodgepodge of "stuff" which includes companies, governments, infrastructure, and so on. What if we looked at the economy through a different lens?
Sept 13, 2018
NBA superstar, LeBron James just partnered with the Akron, Ohio public school system. Here are three lessons the partnership highlights for global development organizations.
Sept 6, 2018
Every development organization should ask itself these three questions in order to increase their odds of success.
Aug 30, 2018
Innovating in underdeveloped economies is often a challenge. Here are five insights from our research that can help increase the odds of success.
Aug 23, 2018
Along with his co-authors, Efosa Ojomo and Karen Dillon, Harvard Business School professor and Christensen Institute co-founder, Clayton Christensen will be discussing his latest research: The Prosperity Paradox.
Aug 17, 2018
Citing the USAID Development Innovation Ventures program, Efosa Ojomo provides a compelling example of a framework that has the potential to fast-track the development process in many poor countries.
Aug 9, 2018
Why does the development industry thrive on primarily distributing resources? Understanding its history might help.
July 24, 2018
In this Disruptive Voice podcast, produced by the Forum for Growth and Innovation at Harvard Business School, Toloram Africa CEO discusses the importance of creating new markets for its products in Africa.
July 10, 2018
Here are three drawbacks of the World Bank’s capabilities, which often cause the Bank to focus on large-scale projects in many of the poor countries it serves.
July 3, 2018
Traditional forms of financing, such as private equity and venture capital, don't always work as well in poor countries. As a result, impact investing can play a critical role by unlocking many opportunities in poor coun...
June 26, 2018