Five insights for innovating in emerging markets Efosa Ojomo 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 Efosa Ojomo
Crime will rise in African cities like Lagos, but we have the tools to stop it Efosa Ojomo Crime will rise in African cities like Lagos, but we have the tools to stop it Crime is rising in many African cities, but development practitioners and policy makers have tools at their disposal to reverse this trend. Jan 25, 2017 Efosa Ojomo
Why innovation must be the new development strategy Efosa Ojomo Why innovation must be the new development strategy Give a person a mosquito net and she might use it; but give a person a job and she will not only buy a mosquito net, but also take care of her family. Jan 19, 2017 Efosa Ojomo
Our hopes and dreams for Global Prosperity at the Christensen Institute: Will you join us? Efosa Ojomo 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 Efosa Ojomo
Two tips for the next Secretary General of the UN Efosa Ojomo 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 Efosa Ojomo
The global extreme poverty rate has reduced to less than 10 percent…so what? Efosa Ojomo The global extreme poverty rate has reduced to less than 10 percent…so what? While more than a billion people have “escaped” poverty, their present-day vulnerabilities are still stark. For this reason, programs that create prosperity should be the standard towards which countries aspire. Oct 19, 2016 Efosa Ojomo
Understanding this will help you create prosperity—and build a successful business Efosa Ojomo Understanding this will help you create prosperity—and build a successful business It's tempting to think that one form of innovation is better than another; unfortunately that's not the case. Depending on the circumstance, each form of innovation has a role to play in creating prosperity. Oct 12, 2016 Efosa Ojomo
If poverty is not a resource problem, then what is it? Efosa Ojomo 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 Efosa Ojomo
Poverty versus prosperity: focus matters Efosa Ojomo 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 Efosa Ojomo
The biggest problem with poverty alleviation programs is that they actually work Efosa Ojomo 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 Efosa Ojomo
Making the case for market-creating innovations: a look at Tolaram Industries Efosa Ojomo Making the case for market-creating innovations: a look at Tolaram Industries From logistics to energy, by taking ownership of other links in the value chain, Tolaram was able to access swathes of Nigerian consumers who had previously been out of reach and create a new market. Sept 14, 2016 Efosa Ojomo
Stop building schools; stop building water wells; stop building toilets. Efosa Ojomo 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 Efosa Ojomo