Sep 20 2019
Perspective
Regardless of climate, infrastructure is a basic need for human survival. By definition, infrastructure is the “basic physical and organizational structure needed for the operation of a society or enterprise.” …
Sep 03 2019
Perspective
Think you have what it takes to help solve some of the world's toughest problems? The challenges facing the world today are fast-moving, intertwined, and multi-layered. Tackling these challenges will require …
Jul 11 2019
Perspective
It’s time for cities to build their digital transport infrastructure to ensure a more efficient, sustainable and equitable future for their residents. From ride-sharing to dock-less scooters to autonomous vehicles, the …
Jul 08 2019
Press Releases
Brings Total Commitments Made In 2019 for Climate And Resilience To $40 Million ROTTERDAM, July 8, 2019 – The Rockefeller Foundation today announced a new Climate and Resilience initiative, which will …
Jun 28 2019
Perspective
We live in a world steeped in predictive technologies – smart products and services use our data to guess movie selections, alert us before we’re out of groceries, and track …
Jun 26 2019
Perspective
Earlier this month, my colleague Matthew Bishop and I co-hosted a wonderful group of thinkers and doers at The Rockefeller Foundation’s Bellagio Center in Italy. We explored the Innovative Frontiers …
Jun 18 2019
Press Releases
$3.8 Million Grant from The Rockefeller Foundation Will Enable Top Researchers to Use Enhanced Data Modeling to Transform Electricity Systems in Emerging Economies AMSTERDAM, June 18, 2019 –UMass Amherst, Columbia University, …
Jun 13 2019
Press Releases
Survey reveals retail investors will drive growth of the impact investing sector if products, sales, and advisory channels can innovate to meet demand JUNE 13, 2019 (NEW YORK) — The Rockefeller …
May 10 2019
Press Releases
Largest equity fund by a dedicated impact manager, targets 70 million low-income consumers New York-LeapFrog Investments has announced the largest-ever private equity fund by a dedicated impact fund manager, surging past …
May 07 2019
Press Releases
Ahead of Mother’s Day, celebrities, political leaders, and grassroots advocates join The Rockefeller Foundation to urge greater action to end preventable maternal deaths WASHINGTON, DC, May 7, 2019 – The Rockefeller …