As government, philanthropy, and the private sector become increasingly aligned around the need to share prosperity more equitably in the US, particular momentum has grown to strengthen economic mobility – in the form of breakthrough research, ambitious policies, and powerful coalitions.
Public healthcare spending has doubled in sub-Saharan Africa over the last two decades, with the per capita going from $100 in 2000 to $205 in 2018. But, despite this progress, access to primary care remains a challenge for many people.
Climate change affects all dimensions of human life. A robust climate response requires a transdisciplinary approach that factors climate considerations into all sectors and strategies. Read more about climate’s overlaps with economic mobility, public health, and democracy and opportunities for enhancing impact.
Individuals in high-income, high-carbon countries have an important role to play in reducing our global carbon footprint. Leveraging social tools offer an opportunity to magnify the impact of behavior change towards climate mitigation.
We must not forget about the power of norms to influence decisionmakers and achieve food system transformation by bypassing, influencing, or implementing policy.
As we near a year of coronavirus and lockdowns, one of the most pressing questions of development presents itself yet again: How does one distribute scarce resources?
This article draws on insights derived from a funder survey distributed by Camber to explore the impacts of COVID-19 on the philanthropic sector and identifies opportunities to catalyze more effective grantmaking throughout the pandemic.
