3 tips to tap into nonconsumption: The invisible market
How can entrepreneurs and investors spot opportunities for growth ahead of time? In this video, we outline three tips.
Dec 3, 2019
Topics: Entrepreneurs
TED Talk: Corruption is not the problem; it’s a solution
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
These bold Nigerian companies are targeting nonconsumption, and winning
In countries like Nigeria, there’s still a long way to go in democratizing basic products and services. Fortunately, new ventures are addressing this issue and transforming lives in the process.
Oct 3, 2019
Innovators Creating Prosperity: Lifestores Healthcare
We caught up with Bryan Mezue, CEO and co-founder of Lifestores Healthcare, to learn how his company is making needed medications affordable and accessible to millions in Nigeria and beyond.
Sept 17, 2019
Infographic: There are 2 types of development strategies, and 1 is far more effective
Development professionals and government workers are working tirelessly to make a dent in extreme poverty, but what if they have the prosperity equation wrong?
Sept 12, 2019
Leveraging Disruptive Innovation at the World Bank to finally end poverty
What can the World Bank learn from an Indian entrepreneur who developed an innovation to make sanitary pads less expensive? Quite a lot.
Sept 10, 2019
5 reasons why these powerful innovations might be our best shot at solving poverty
Despite significant funding, the number of people living in extreme poverty has increased in some regions around the globe. To truly end poverty, we must look to a different solution: market-creating innovations.
Aug 6, 2019
From TEDxBYU: Why the counterintuitive solution to poverty is no longer trying to eradicate it
In this TEDxBYU talk, Efosa Ojomo describes a fundamental misunderstanding many development organizations have with fixing poverty, then highlights an interesting and surprising insight.
July 11, 2019
Innovators Creating Prosperity: Fyodor Biotechnologies
Malaria kills more than 420,000 people annually. We spoke with Dr. Eddy Agbo of Fyodor Biotechnologies about his innovation that takes the guesswork out of treating the deadly disease.
July 2, 2019
A how-to guide for taking the guesswork out of innovation in emerging markets
Innovation is often perceived as risky, but using these five approaches will increase the odds of success.
June 6, 2019