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Government

Social Innovation: International Practices for Diffusion and Policymaking

Videos from the Social Innovation Dialogues convening in Berlin.

By Johanna Mair | Jul. 26, 2012
 

Health

Mothers of Invention

By Suzie Boss | 1 | May. 18, 2011
 
SSIR blogger Tessie Guillermo is president and CEO of ZeroDivide.

Philanthropy

Tears for Tech

Response to the fact that a majority of surveyed funders devoted 10 percent or less to tech-related grants and activities.

By Tessie Guillermo | 1 | Apr. 7, 2011
 
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Microfinance

Dark Skies After All

A look at several troubling developments in microfinance.

By Timothy Ogden | 2 | Jan. 26, 2011
 
SSIR blogger Gabi Zedlmayer is Vice President of HP’s Office of Global Social Innovation responsible for driving social innovation programs that are aligned with HP’s business strategy. social innovation

Health

The Private Sector’s Role in Improving Global Health

Global health is one of the last frontiers for technical innovation. Companies can have an incredible impact by lending technical know-how to solve intricate global health challenges.

By Gabi Zedlmayer | 2 | Jan. 25, 2011
 
SSIR blogger Reeta Roy is president and CEO of The MasterCard Foundation.

Civil Society

The Power of Voices

This week, a remarkable grassroots organization in India, Vasavya Mahila Mandali (VMM), celebrated 40 years of achievement and service.

By Reeta Roy | 4 | Dec. 16, 2010
 
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Microfinance

Sunny Days for Microfinance

I think the current moment is the beginning of the golden years for microfinance.

By Timothy Ogden | 2 | Nov. 19, 2010
 
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Water

Water, Microfinance, and Innovation

Although the market demand exists, there have not been sustainable ways to finance basic water needs. That is, until Water.org introduced WaterCredit in South Asia.

By Reeta Roy | 3 | Nov. 12, 2010
 
SSIR blogger Kelly Kleiman, who blogs as The Nonprofiteer, is principal of NFP Consulting.

Individual Giving

Whether Women Are More Generous Than Men, and Whether It Matters

A recent study shows that at all income levels women give more than men—both more frequently and more generously when controlled for income.

By Kelly Kleiman | 3 | Oct. 22, 2010
 
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Health

Live from Health 2.0

Diem Brown announces medical gift registry for patients.

By Halle Tecco | 1 | Oct. 20, 2010