Problems, solutions, and outcomes; a big misunderstanding in development Efosa Ojomo Problems, solutions, and outcomes; a big misunderstanding in development Answering these three questions can help development organizations transition towards developing lasting solutions that generate better outcomes. Feb 18, 2021 Efosa Ojomo
Lessons from Apple and Kodak for the next USAID administrator Efosa Ojomo Lessons from Apple and Kodak for the next USAID administrator Tapped by Joe Biden to lead USAID, Samantha Power must examine and transform the organization's capabilities before they become disabilities. Feb 4, 2021 Efosa Ojomo
Accelerating prosperity through the Market-creating Innovation Bootcamp Efosa Ojomo Accelerating prosperity through the Market-creating Innovation Bootcamp We’re thrilled to announce the Market-creating Innovation Bootcamp, our collaboration with the MIT Legatum Center to empower Africa’s market-creating innovators. Jan 26, 2021 Efosa Ojomo
A market creation story: Vivenda Efosa Ojomo A market creation story: Vivenda A third of the world's population lives in inadequate housing often referred to as slums, favelas, or shanty towns. In Brazil, Vivenda is reimagining affordable housing solutions for those who need it most. Jan 14, 2021 Efosa Ojomo
2020 roundup: What we learned from #InnovatorsCreatingProsperity Efosa Ojomo 2020 roundup: What we learned from #InnovatorsCreatingProsperity Despite the daily onslaught of new challenges, innovators are coming up with creative solutions to seemingly intractable problems. Dec 22, 2020 Efosa Ojomo
Innovating in emerging markets: Estimating a customer’s willingness to pay Efosa Ojomo Innovating in emerging markets: Estimating a customer’s willingness to pay How can innovators get an idea of what future customers can afford to spend on a new product? This back-of-the-envelope calculation can help. Dec 10, 2020 Efosa Ojomo
Innovators Creating Prosperity: Releaf Efosa Ojomo Innovators Creating Prosperity: Releaf We spoke with Ikenna Nzewi, the CEO and co-founder of Releaf, about his journey to industrializing food processing in Africa. Dec 3, 2020 Efosa Ojomo
The #EndSARS movement is about more than ending police brutality in Nigeria Efosa Ojomo The #EndSARS movement is about more than ending police brutality in Nigeria There is no easy fix Nigeria’s decades’ long problem with the police, but supporting an innovation-led development agenda that focuses on economic growth is a good start. Nov 10, 2020 Efosa Ojomo
Infographic: 3 steps to unlock growth in emerging economies Efosa Ojomo Infographic: 3 steps to unlock growth in emerging economies Drawing on our recent research paper, this infographic provides a three-step framework for unlocking growth in emerging economies. Oct 27, 2020 Efosa Ojomo
Not all corruption is created equal Efosa Ojomo Not all corruption is created equal Just as all diseases can't be treated with the same medication, different types of corruption call for differing interventions. Oct 15, 2020 Efosa Ojomo
At UNGA, world leaders agree to build a fairer world; the question is how Efosa Ojomo At UNGA, world leaders agree to build a fairer world; the question is how As world leaders look to rebuild a fairer world, it’s important to ask two questions: how did we get here, and how can we build back better? Oct 7, 2020 Efosa Ojomo
USAID INVEST: A step in the right direction Efosa Ojomo USAID INVEST: A step in the right direction USAID INVEST is setting an example for sustainable, impactful development by empowering entrepreneurs who understand the local context. Oct 1, 2020 Efosa Ojomo