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
The current pandemic threatens to exacerbate inequality around the world. As economies look toward recovery, it’s vital that success be defined by inclusive growth.
June 9, 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
After beating COVID-19, governments, development organizations, and the private sector should carry the momentum forward to fight endemic diseases that cripple emerging economies.
May 7, 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
As the world bands together to beat the pandemic, let’s take note of lessons learned from the crisis and apply them when tackling long-standing problems like poverty.
Apr 16, 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