Fostering For-Profit Civic Innovation
City, state, and federal government agencies in the United States could benefit from the creative energy of new companies dedicated to the unique challenges of the public sector.
Solutions - Articles
Getting Results for Afghan Women
A conversation with philanthropist Connie Duckworth, founder of ARZU Studio Hope.
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SMART CITIES: Big Data, Civic Hackers, and the Quest for a New Utopia
SMART CITIES explores how the combination of city growth and new technology can bring opportunities for the future.
The New Economics of Innovation Ecosystems
A new strain of economic thought is emerging to explain how societies can grow sustainably.
Funding the Unforeseen
By creating mechanisms to efficiently plan for uncertainty, philanthropists can ensure that they maintain forward momentum and keep their impact on track.
Changemaker vs. Grantmaker
Three abilities every foundation needs to achieve long-term impact.
Bridging Skills and Opportunities
Innovative programs are addressing the educational disconnect in the developing world.
Financial revolution? Yes we can.
Social investments in France have achieved a very high level of development and represent models that can—and should—be replicated abroad.
Prizes and Challenges Matter for Development
Prizes allow institutions to develop revolutionary new solutions, are less risky than traditional grants, and can create communities of practice.
Giving That Gets Results: An Introduction
A look at adaptive philanthropy, and the forthcoming series of blogs, videos, and webinars that explore new and important approaches to philanthropy.