TEDx features Institute’s research on Global Prosperity
In this TEDx Talk in Gaborone, Botswana, Research Fellow Efosa Ojomo argues that instead of focusing on ending poverty, we should focus on the goal of creating prosperity.
Aug 14, 2017
Four reasons why the Oxfam report on inequality in Nigeria missed the point
Oxfam's May 17th report on inequality in Nigeria was informative, but it misdiagnosed the country's problem. Here's why.
June 22, 2017
Five insights for innovating in emerging markets
Innovating in emerging markets presents unique challenges. To that end, Research Fellow Efosa Ojomo shares five insights from his research in a Facebook Live event with Harvard Business Review.
Feb 6, 2017
Our hopes and dreams for Global Prosperity at the Christensen Institute: Will you join us?
As we officially launch our new research division, Research Fellow Efosa Ojomo shares his vision for Global Prosperity.
Jan 10, 2017
Two tips for the next Secretary General of the UN
There really is no panacea for a majority of the many complex issues that will face the UN's next Secretary General. However, good theory has the potential to demystify complex situations.
Oct 26, 2016
If poverty is not a resource problem, then what is it?
The capabilities of every community, organization, and country are made up of resources, processes, and priorities. To understand the cause of, and solution to, poverty, it is important to understand the RPP framework.
Oct 5, 2016
Poverty versus prosperity: focus matters
Today efforts continue to alleviate global poverty, and while they have been largely successful, a majority of people are still unable to live comfortably and prosper.
Sept 28, 2016
The biggest problem with poverty alleviation programs is that they actually work
How is it that an industry that is filled with some of the brightest minds in the world and spends hundreds of billions of US dollars a year on global development is unable to have more of an impact?
Sept 21, 2016
Stop building schools; stop building water wells; stop building toilets.
Understandably, the response from nations, development organizations, and well-meaning people is to provide resources to those in need. However, a different approach is needed to solve the fundamental problem.
Sept 7, 2016