How a better understanding of corruption could have helped in Afghanistan Efosa Ojomo How a better understanding of corruption could have helped in Afghanistan By better understanding how corruption evolves in society, leaders in Afghanistan and global development experts could have developed more lasting solutions for the country. Oct 28, 2021 Efosa Ojomo
3 development lessons from America’s longest war Efosa Ojomo 3 development lessons from America’s longest war The War in Afghanistan teaches us critical lessons for how to help low- and middle-income nations develop. Here are three. Oct 13, 2021 Efosa Ojomo
The power and simplicity of Job to Be Done theory Efosa Ojomo The power and simplicity of Job to Be Done theory Jobs Theory is an incredibly useful framework that helps innovators better understand consumer behavior. Oct 5, 2021 Efosa Ojomo
Why-and How-large corporations should invest in market-creating innovations Efosa Ojomo Why-and How-large corporations should invest in market-creating innovations Are large corporations positioned to make the necessary investments in market-creating innovations? Find out why and how they should. Sept 28, 2021 Efosa Ojomo
Three reasons anti-poverty programs don’t work, and how there’s a better way Efosa Ojomo Three reasons anti-poverty programs don’t work, and how there’s a better way Why do so many anti-poverty programs not work? Perhaps being too focused on solving one problem, organizations miss out on the big picture of poverty as a systems problem. Based on our research at the Institute, there is... Sept 14, 2021 Efosa Ojomo
The supreme importance of innovation theories Efosa Ojomo The supreme importance of innovation theories Why out of the 80% of the companies that raise money on demo day at Y Combinator (YC), only 2% build successful companies? The theories we study at the Institute can help increase innovators' odds of success, especially ... Sept 8, 2021 Efosa Ojomo
Governments can’t—and shouldn’t—do it all. Entrepreneurs can help. Efosa Ojomo Governments can’t—and shouldn’t—do it all. Entrepreneurs can help. If public officials in growth economies leverage the entrepreneurial community, they can accelerate progress toward prosperity. Aug 12, 2021 Efosa Ojomo
How one organization is spearheading an insurance revolution in Brazil Efosa Ojomo How one organization is spearheading an insurance revolution in Brazil Many who need insurance the most are those least likely to have it. In Brazil, Thinkseg is working to change that. Aug 3, 2021 Efosa Ojomo
A new normal worth pursuing: Why COVID created the conditions to solve pervasive problems like poverty Efosa Ojomo A new normal worth pursuing: Why COVID created the conditions to solve pervasive problems like poverty By harnessing the global community’s collective ability to solve difficult problems, we will emerge more capable than ever to combat poverty July 26, 2021 Efosa Ojomo
Exit emerging economies, enter growth economies; a long-overdue name change Efosa Ojomo Exit emerging economies, enter growth economies; a long-overdue name change Names matter. That is why moving forward, the Christensen Institute will refer to non-OECD countries as “growth economies”. July 15, 2021 Efosa Ojomo
Impact investing: A critical tool for unlocking new opportunities in emerging markets Efosa Ojomo Impact investing: A critical tool for unlocking new opportunities in emerging markets Many promising emerging-market startups get overlooked by traditional investment firms. Could impact investing provide a solution? June 30, 2021 Efosa Ojomo
3 water and sanitation innovations that could be game changers in advancing global health Efosa Ojomo 3 water and sanitation innovations that could be game changers in advancing global health Clean water and sanitation aren't luxury products, but they remain out of reach for billions of people. Check out how these clever innovators are enabling sustainable solutions. June 24, 2021 Efosa Ojomo