Technology & Design
Mobile Phones Build Peace
New research illustrates how we can overcome challenges facing post-conflict countries like Afghanistan through the use of mobile phones.
Tag: International Development
Nonprofits
The Quest for Scale
An effort to improve sanitation in developing countries yields lessons in how to achieve enduring, broad-based social impact.
Civil Society
A Sporting Chance
In troubled spots around the world, Right to Play shows how fun and games can be a serious tool for development.
Individual Giving
Sponsoring Hope
A properly designed sponsor-a-child program can have real, long-term impact on the life course of its beneficiaries.
Economic Development
An Arab Spring for Entrepreneurs?
In Tunisia, the Souk At-tanmia project provides funding and technical support to budding entrepreneurs.
Health
What Can Africa Do for Obama?
We should not overlook innovations in the subcontinent that could be transformative in the United States.
Social Entrepreneurship
Silicon Valley Won’t Save the World, but…
Development professionals can learn from Silicon Valley aid efforts, and create more effective and transformative change around the world.
Human Rights
However Long the Night: A Q&A With Molly Melching
A discussion with the cultural entrepreneur, human rights advocate, and founder of Tostan.
Education
Charting a Course Toward a Better Education
As the private school sector mushrooms across the developing world, fledgling charter school-style education frameworks are emerging.