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
5 insights from our research on innovation during a pandemic Efosa Ojomo 5 insights from our research on innovation during a pandemic As COVID-19 continues to generate economic devastation around the globe in 2020, here are 5 major insights we've uncovered to ensure economies build back better. Sept 24, 2020 Efosa Ojomo
As millions lose jobs, targeting nonconsumption is more important than ever Efosa Ojomo As millions lose jobs, targeting nonconsumption is more important than ever Even as the pandemic wreaks havoc on businesses across the globe, some organizations have managed to flourish. Their secret? Targeting nonconsumption. Sept 10, 2020 Efosa Ojomo
Rethinking corruption in the midst of the Coronavirus pandemic Efosa Ojomo Rethinking corruption in the midst of the Coronavirus pandemic Despite triggering many acts of kindness and solidarity, the pandemic has also been accompanied by increased corruption. Understanding why will help reveal solutions. Sept 3, 2020 Efosa Ojomo
Why most anti-poverty programs fail to eradicate poverty Efosa Ojomo Why most anti-poverty programs fail to eradicate poverty Fewer than 1% of people cite anti-poverty programs as the reason they escaped poverty. Why do so many of these programs fail at the one thing they're designed to do? Aug 27, 2020 Efosa Ojomo
A market creation story: Brazil’s Nubank Efosa Ojomo A market creation story: Brazil’s Nubank In the midst of economic upheaval in Brazil, Nubank offers an answer to the struggle faced by millions without access to desperately needed financial services. Aug 20, 2020 Efosa Ojomo
Mining for entrepreneurial gold: Discovering market-creating ideas in emerging economies Efosa Ojomo Mining for entrepreneurial gold: Discovering market-creating ideas in emerging economies Despite the economic uncertainty created by COVID-19, now may be the best time to look to emerging markets for innovative new businesses that will grow for years to come. Aug 11, 2020 Efosa Ojomo
COVID-19 exposes our prosperity problem Efosa Ojomo COVID-19 exposes our prosperity problem The pandemic—and its disproportionate effect on particular populations—highlights a longstanding global prosperity problem in urgent need of a solution. July 30, 2020 Efosa Ojomo
Avoiding the prosperity paradox: How to build economic resilience in a post-COVID world Efosa Ojomo Avoiding the prosperity paradox: How to build economic resilience in a post-COVID world COVID-19 threatens to push half a billion people into poverty. But with the right approach to innovation, stakeholders can not only help emerging economies recover, but thrive. July 23, 2020 Efosa Ojomo
As the world focuses on the pandemic, one organization is focused on the weather Efosa Ojomo As the world focuses on the pandemic, one organization is focused on the weather A plague of locusts threatens up to 10% of the world's population with hunger. ClimaCell is using state-of-the-art weather technology to mitigate the problem. July 9, 2020 Efosa Ojomo
Why getting the world back to normal is not enough Efosa Ojomo Why getting the world back to normal is not enough If anything good is to come from the devastation caused by the coronavirus, let it be an opportunity to rethink, reconsider, and redefine a new normal for many in our world who currently suffer to make a living. July 2, 2020 Efosa Ojomo