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Urban women face significant economic and social constraints due to their limited ability to access, own and control property, including immovable property (e.g., land, structures), movable property (e.g., business equipment, …

Slum economies play a critical role in fulfilling slum dwellers’ livelihood and consumption needs, while also making important contributions to the growing urban economies in developing countries. However, the economic opportunities …

A holistic, enduring strategy for private sector involvement in resilience efforts is critical to building sustainable solutions for the most vulnerable members of society. Particularly in the face of a …

It is my great privilege to present the 2013 Momentum for Change Lighthouse Activities! These 17 activities are shining examples of climate action around the world. They demonstrate what happens …

The year 2012 marked the end of two iconic global brands: unable to compete with the internet-based Wikipedia, Encyclopaedia Britannica ended print production after 244 years in business and Kodak, …

Impact investing—which helps address social and/or environmental problems while also turning a profit—could unlock substantial for-profit investment capital to complement philanthropy in addressing pressing social challenges. This presentation, given at the …

This report profiles successful demand-driven training programs from across the globe. These programs intentionally configure curriculum and other design elements to meet the needs of potential employers. Demand-driven training programs …

In August 2013, a multidisciplinary group gathered at The Rockefeller Foundation’s Bellagio Center to address the theme of “Community Resilience Through big data and Technology.” Creative and critical thinkers were …

The Rockefeller Foundation launched the New York City Cultural Innovation Fund (CIF) in 2007. Since then, it has supported six rounds of annual grantmaking, resulting in 99 grants to 86 …