Insights for innovating in emerging markets: Pull, don’t push Efosa Ojomo Insights for innovating in emerging markets: Pull, don’t push Organizations and governments often push resources into poor communities in an attempt to eradicate poverty. On the surface this makes sense, so why do these efforts often fall short? Oct 29, 2018 Efosa Ojomo
Building infrastructure that lasts Efosa Ojomo Building infrastructure that lasts Why do most infrastructure projects under-deliver on their economic projections? Understanding these two tips can help us build more sustainable infrastructure projects. Oct 3, 2018 Efosa Ojomo
President Trump might have “saved” their jobs, but only innovation can keep them employed Efosa Ojomo President Trump might have “saved” their jobs, but only innovation can keep them employed President Trump “saved” hundreds of jobs at the Carrier manufacturing plant in Indianapolis. Why have those jobs created despair instead of hope? Sept 27, 2018 Efosa Ojomo
Insights for innovating in emerging markets: There are two types of economies Efosa Ojomo Insights for innovating in emerging markets: There are two types of economies The economy is often seen as an abstract hodgepodge of "stuff" which includes companies, governments, infrastructure, and so on. What if we looked at the economy through a different lens? Sept 13, 2018 Efosa Ojomo
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