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As Africa thrives under surging economic and population growth rates, we face the challenge of ensuring that everyone benefits optimally from the gains of development. Utilities are key to growth. …

Over the past two months, heat waves have relentlessly scorched South Asia. First, a heat wave swept India in May and killed more than 2,000 people in less than a …

A version of this post also appeared in The Daily Nation. KEY TAKEAWAYS SHARE THIS When the African youth population doubles to 400 million, there will be more young people entering the workforce …

A version of this post originally appeared on iRevolutions. The Humanitarian UAV Network (UAViators) recently organized a three-day Policy Forum on Humanitarian UAVs. The mission of UAViators is to promote the …

For cities, it's no longer "if" they'll be hit by a disruption, but when—and how long it will take for the city to get back on course. But as I've said …

The consensus in the scientific community is stark: our planet, and its ability to sustain human life, is in imminent danger. And humanity bears a great share of the blame for …

One of the most fascinating—and humbling!—experiences you have working for a 102-year-old institution is discovering new stories of the organization's work and impact. We recently received a visit in The …

Late last year the Foundation launched a series of collaborations to explore the potential for online work to expand the employment landscape for young people in Africa. In Kenya and …

A version of this post originally on the Asian Cities Climate Change Resilience Network (ACCCRN).  KEY TAKEAWAYS SHARE THIS For Thailand's Hat Yai, high flood risk and rapid growth have created major disruptions …

It's no surprise that when we develop new work at The Rockefeller Foundation, we look for ways to integrate the voices of beneficiaries and stakeholders. Without taking into account their …