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Foundation-written and -funded reports look at current state of affairs and shine a light on the future
Nov 18 2013
Momentum for Change: 2013 Lighthouse Activities
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 …
Nov 13 2013
Riding the Wave... rather than being swept away
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, …
Nov 05 2013
Scaling Impact Enterprises Through Innovative Platforms
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 …
Innovative Finance Technology & Innovation
Oct 01 2013
Training Models for Employment in the Digital Economy
This report highlights four critical elements of training models that lead to positive employment outcomes for trainees. First, training models should be demand-driven, meaning they are responsive to employer needs …
U.S. Economic Opportunity