3 lessons for global development from LeBron James’ “I Promise” School Efosa Ojomo 3 lessons for global development from LeBron James’ “I Promise” School 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 Efosa Ojomo
The 3 questions every development organization should ask Efosa Ojomo The 3 questions every development organization should ask Every development organization should ask itself these three questions in order to increase their odds of success. Aug 30, 2018 Efosa Ojomo
5 insights for innovating in underdeveloped economies Efosa Ojomo 5 insights for innovating in underdeveloped economies 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 Efosa Ojomo
Learn about the Prosperity Paradox at SXSW Efosa Ojomo Learn about the Prosperity Paradox at SXSW 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 Efosa Ojomo
Eliminating global poverty starts with investment in innovators Efosa Ojomo Eliminating global poverty starts with investment in innovators 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 Efosa Ojomo
Diagnosing development: Why wealthy nations distribute resources Efosa Ojomo Diagnosing development: Why wealthy nations distribute resources Why does the development industry thrive on primarily distributing resources? Understanding its history might help. July 24, 2018 Efosa Ojomo
Disruptive Voice: How Tolaram brought instant noodles to Nigeria Efosa Ojomo Disruptive Voice: How Tolaram brought instant noodles to Nigeria 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 Efosa Ojomo
Could the World Bank’s capabilities be causing it to miss possible development opportunities? Efosa Ojomo Could the World Bank’s capabilities be causing it to miss possible development opportunities? 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 Efosa Ojomo
Impact investments: a key to unlocking opportunity and prosperity in emerging markets Efosa Ojomo Impact investments: a key to unlocking opportunity and prosperity in emerging markets 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 Efosa Ojomo
Understanding this about Taiwan will help more foreign aid projects succeed Efosa Ojomo Understanding this about Taiwan will help more foreign aid projects succeed A majority of foreign aid programs either fail or are unsustainable. This need not be the case. Understanding this particular factor can help many more programs succeed. June 19, 2018 Efosa Ojomo
3 things Clayton Christensen has taught me about innovation and economic development Efosa Ojomo 3 things Clayton Christensen has taught me about innovation and economic development Over the past few years, I have had the privilege of learning from and being mentored by one of the greatest management thinkers in the world. Here are three things he has taught me about innovation and economic developm... June 12, 2018 Efosa Ojomo
Entrepreneurs Assessing exports through the lens of innovation Efosa Ojomo Assessing exports through the lens of innovation Exports are often seen as a viable path to prosperity. Many countries, following in the model of Singapore, Taiwan, South Korea, and Hong Kong, try to establish their exports in order to develop. But results are often te... June 5, 2018 Efosa Ojomo Entrepreneurs