A new guide from the Center for High Impact Philanthropy at the University of Pennsylvania highlights five core elements of a robust democracy: empowering citizens, fair processes, respon...

Knowledge @Wharton · Knowledge@Wharton 05 Dec 2019

Future of Economic Progress

Here's what happened when a charity gave $1,000 each to poor households in Kenya

Research into one nonprofit organization’s long-running cash transfer program showed how a universal basic income (UBI) can transform developing economies.

Sean Fleming 04 Dec 2019

Values

12 feminist books everyone should read

Whether you’re looking to learn more about the women’s movement around the world, or just interested in good storytelling, our list has you covered.

UN Women · UN Women 02 Dec 2019

Human Rights

Mobile theatres in rural India are screening a child slavery film to raise awareness

Jhalki follows a nine-year-old girl trying to find her younger brother after their parents unwittingly sell him to a trafficker.

Roli Srivastava · Thomson Reuters Foundation trust.org 29 Nov 2019

Digital Economy and Society

How the inventor of the web plans to make it safe and accessible for everyone

When Tim Berners-Lee invented the world wide web in 1989, he envisioned it as an information management system for CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research.

Katharine Rooney 27 Nov 2019

Values

Prisoners in Italy are earning up to 40,000 euros by making wine

Everything is done on the island, including pressing the grapes, fermenting the juice in stainless steel vats, and ageing the wine in oak barrels. They even bottle on site.

Stephanie Cain · Fortune 26 Nov 2019

Gender Parity

These female philosophers were dropped out of history despite making major breakthroughs

They each defended “idealism” – the idea that consciousness composes, or somehow pervades, the universe we live in.

Emily Thomas · The Conversation 25 Nov 2019

Japan

This Japanese art principle can teach you to turn failures into success

The philosophy of kintsugi is built on the idea that flaws are not something to be ashamed of, but rather a source of beauty and pride.

Ephrat Livni · Quartz 25 Nov 2019

Sustainable Development

Kolkata tackles pollution problem with public transport solutions

The Cities100 report highlights how this Indian city is using electric buses and ferries to cut emissions.

Emma Charlton 13 Nov 2019

Values

5 things we get wrong about young people, according to a US study

The idea that young people’s intelligence and ethics are in decline is based on perception rather than science.

Katharine Rooney 08 Nov 2019

Role of Religion

Have a little faith: The places where religion matters most

Pew's Global Attitudes Survey reveals that almost all Ethiopians consider religion important, but only 3% of Chinese feel the same.

Niall McCarthy · Statista 06 Nov 2019

Values

It's time we talked about social status bias in job interviews

A new study by Yale researchers showed that people are judged on their speech cues when being interviewed for a job. But how we can move beyond this to a more equitable process?

Mike Cummings · Yale News 06 Nov 2019

Global Economic Imbalances

How can we nudge companies to be more socially responsible?

If we established a market where companies may exchange organisational values, profit would become not only compatible with social responsibility, but also dependent on it.

Marco Senatore · LSE Business Review 29 Oct 2019

Values

Altruism can be good for business, as these companies show

Even the most ethical companies prioritize financial success over social purpose. But reversing this approach can be good for the bottom line, according to the authors of L'Entreprise Alt...

Isaac Getz and Laurent Marbacher 17 Oct 2019

India

Children or career? For young Indians the choice is clear

In step with global trends, Indian millennials' values are changing. Being a good parent and helping others in need are their top priorities, rather than having successful careers.

Sangeeta Tanwar · Quartz 04 Oct 2019

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How we can put civility back into civic engagement

Here's what happened when a charity gave $1,000 each to poor households in Kenya

12 feminist books everyone should read

Mobile theatres in rural India are screening a child slavery film to raise awareness

How the inventor of the web plans to make it safe and accessible for everyone

Prisoners in Italy are earning up to 40,000 euros by making wine

These female philosophers were dropped out of history despite making major breakthroughs

This Japanese art principle can teach you to turn failures into success

Kolkata tackles pollution problem with public transport solutions

5 things we get wrong about young people, according to a US study

Have a little faith: The places where religion matters most

It's time we talked about social status bias in job interviews

How can we nudge companies to be more socially responsible?

Altruism can be good for business, as these companies show

Children or career? For young Indians the choice is clear

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