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Does having women in positions of political leadership change how governments make policy on health and welfare? The latest research suggests there is a powerful correlation. According to an illuminating report …

From the outset, The Rockefeller Foundation has worked closely to build capacity of governments at all levels. From our work helping to establish the field of public health and its …

If you believe that universal health coverage sounds too difficult or expensive to achieve, you are not alone. But contrary to popular belief, decades of experience in both rich and poor …

Today, we are thrilled to share the names of the 10 organizations that will each receive a $1 million grant as part of the Communities Thrive Challenge, a joint funding …

The vision of an Africa unified by free trade took a major leap forward with the signing of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) in March 2018. The AfCFTA, …

Millions of Americans are feeling financial strain from the rising cost of living and stagnant wages. Nearly 40 percent of adults say they had trouble meeting basic needs last year, …

Paris Peace Forum shows the need for realistic perceptions of international stability and state fragility A recent piece in The Economist reflecting on the Armistice of November 11, 1918, noted that: …

Last Sunday, the world celebrated 100 years since the armistice of the Great War, one of the most terrible conflicts ever witnessed by humanity. Yet, for too many people around …

Started in 2012 to kick-off the charitable season, #GivingTuesday is celebrated on the heels of the holiday sales sprint, landing right between Black Friday and Cyber Monday. It’s a respite …

There are good reasons to be optimistic about the world’s future. We live in an era when more people are leading better lives than they were just a decade ago. …