How an understanding of Jobs to Be Done can strengthen democracy
Recent headlines on democracy have been bleak, but understanding what “job” each of us hires democracy for can help motivate us into action.
Sept 27, 2022
Topics: Global Prosperity
The most important words Bill Gates wrote in the Goalkeepers report
We have built an industry designed to manage poverty instead of building one that should create prosperity. Progress is possible but will only happen if a paradigm shift in how we tackle poverty occurs.
Sept 20, 2022
What Somalia’s Impending Famine Teaches Us About Addressing Donor Fatigue
To avoid donor fatigue Somalia needs both emergency assistance to address immediate crises, and investments that create long term solutions.
Sept 7, 2022
Webinar: Leveraging market-creating innovations to solve Brazil’s Education Paradox.
In our most recent webinar we share insights from our most recent paper: Leveraging market-creating innovations to solve Brazil’s Education Paradox. Watch our recorded session and let us know what you think.
Aug 31, 2022
From 911 to 988, assessing the new United States’ hotline through the lens of Jobs theory
If adequately operated and funded, the new 988 hotline will nail the “Job” of prioritizing mental health crisis care.
Aug 23, 2022
The key to success in Mastercard Foundation’s Young Africa Works initiative
A crucial piece to the success of the Young Africa Works initiative would be for it to focus on fostering a culture of market-creating innovations.
Aug 18, 2022
Rethinking Development Can Turn “Latin America’s Vicious Circle” Into a Virtuous One
Push strategies don't address the issue of long term economic growth, but market-creating innovations can turn the tide of development.
Aug 9, 2022
What The Economist gets wrong about democracy and development in Latin America
Institutional reforms alone won't create sustainable development. Instead, what we need to focus on is helping average Latin Americans make progress.
Aug 2, 2022
How four market-creating innovations are improving education and employment in Brazil
The Brazilian government need not solve its education paradox alone. Four market-creating organizations are already making a significant impact.
Aug 1, 2022
Leveraging market-creating innovations to solve Brazil’s Education Paradox
Brazil spends more money, and a higher percentage of its Gross Domestic Product (GDP), on education than other Latin American countries. However, many of the outcomes of the country’s education system are worse than it...
July 28, 2022