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Tomorrow the tenth annual Aspen Ideas Festival (AIF) kicks off, welcoming leaders from around the world to engage in a real discussion on ideas and issues shaping our lives. Embracing …

Results for Development (R4D) has recently published a report with the support of The Rockefeller Foundation, Training Models for Employment in the Digital Economy. A core component of our Digital …

A version of this post originally appeared on 100 Resilient Cities. Around the world, our first 32 cities are kicking off their 100 Resilient Cities Challenge engagements with workshops, and we've …

In Ten (Plus One) Things to Think About When Planning and Implementing Universal Health Coverage, Robert and I highlighted several points on the necessary pre-conditions for universal health coverage (UHC), …

This year, the African Development Bank observes its 50th anniversary. Everyone loves a good party, and I hope the Bank will take time to celebrate. But the Rockefeller Foundation's recent, …

In May, The Rockefeller Foundation released a new book—"The Power of Impact Investing: Putting Markets to Work for Profit and Global Good." In it, Judith Rodin and Margot Brandenburg examine …

This post originally appeared in Alliance Magazine on their 'Latest from Alliance Blog'. In several diverse settings at the Council on Foundations meeting last week, participants and panelists expressed concerns about …

Mahendra Paswan has lived in Diyara Rasulpur, India—or, as it's known by its residents, "The Island"—for 60 years, often in almost complete darkness. For as long as he can remember, …

Latinos are the youngest and fastest-growing segment of the American labor force, yet evidence suggests that they face considerable challenges gaining stable employment. While young Latino men have more work …

In 2012, The Rockefeller Foundation's Impact Investing initiative provided a grant to support the launch of the Shared Value Initiative (SVI). Founded by FSG, SVI is a global community of …