Beneath every downward trend lies a story: a clinic that never reopens, a vaccine fridge left empty, a parent whose tomorrow ...

This is the second article in an SSIR series authored by T. Alexander Puutio and other global development experts and leaders on how the sector can chart a path forward in the face of government ...

When funders and field partners treat philanthropy as partnership, rather than patronage, the entire relationship shifts towards shared accountability, based on mutual respect and trust. In the older ...

These leaders are transforming public systems from within—finding champions in government, building cross-sector coalitions, persisting through setbacks, and continuing to deliver impact for the ...

Beyond the ‘Good Enough’ Charity By Sarah Holloway & T. Alexander Puutio The next chapter for global development means learning from markets and building an accountability culture.

Development in Retreat? By Michael J. Mortimer & T. Alexander Puutio Finding a way forward in the global pullback from solidarity ...

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Beyond the ‘Good Enough’ Charity By Sarah Holloway & T. Alexander Puutio The next chapter for global development means learning from markets and building an accountability culture.

Hospitality is the act of discovering how to make people feel seen. When you have an exceptional stay at a hotel, it has likely cultivated a sense of belonging and comfort by managing small details ...

Development Philanthropy Must Be Partnership Not Patronage By Karen Kardos & T. Alexander Puutio Between hard bargains and charity, the future requires catalytic collaboration.

What the Anti-Slavery Movement Can Offer for a Livable Climate By Ginny Baumann Climate change and slavery form a vicious cycle. Collective action for a free and livable future is an opportunity to ...

Sometimes the simplest tools bring the most value. Simply asking “why?” can make or break a new venture or help an established social impact project achieve its goals. When I teach systems-led ...