May 12 2016
Perspective
I remember the first time I realized the importance of having women in CEO positions. It was late in the afternoon, and I was leading a meeting of tenured professors …
May 12 2016
Press Releases
New research report commissioned by The Rockefeller Foundation shows American men and women believe business leaders and companies have the greatest responsibility when it comes to creating gender equality in …
May 12 2016
It’s no secret that women have historically faced greater barriers than men when it comes to fully participating in the economy. Across geographies and income levels, disparities between men and …
U.S. Economic Opportunity
May 12 2016
Women in leadership have proven to be beneficial for both the company and individual employees. Women bring different perspectives and approaches to business, resulting in a more inclusive workplace and …
U.S. Economic Opportunity
May 06 2016
Perspective
70 Percent of Africans Make a Living Through Agriculture, and Technology Could Transform Their World 
As leaders gather in Kigali for the Forum’s Africa meeting, the continent’s economic growth is once again top-of-mind. And if we are going to talk about economic growth, we must …
Apr 28 2016
Perspective
Throughout my career, I've been fortunate to be in rooms with high-level leaders where critical issues are being discussed. Often, I feel a mixture of emotions. First, incredibly inspired by …
Apr 13 2016
Perspective
A version of this post originally appeared on 100 Resilient Cities. Building urban resilience is most effective when women have integral roles in the process, but too often they are excluded …
Apr 04 2016
Perspective
Located in rural Uttar Pradesh, Shivpura is a village where clean drinking water has been scarce. When TARA Urja, an Energy Service Company (ESCO), started operating a 30-KW solar power …
Apr 01 2016
Perspective
When the United Nations asked the world to contribute priorities for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)—the most ambitious international development agenda of our time—8.5 million people made their voices heard. The …
Mar 31 2016
Perspective
Those of a certain age probably heard it time and again while growing up: "Video games will rot your brain." You definitely didn’t hear parents telling their kids that video …