An economist with a goal
MIT senior Jonathan Tebes sees economics as a way to alleviate poverty in the US, Tanzania, and beyond.
That ’70s show
In a new book, journalist and MIT fellow Christian Caryl recounts the epoch-shaping political, religious and economic upheavals launched in the year 1979.
Scaling Development Ventures conference goes digital in face of storm
Speakers and attendees from around world convene online to share lessons learned on the path to 'scaling-up' products and services for global social impact.
The high value of water
Study: People willing to pay more for running water report much higher levels of happiness when they have it.
President Obama announces intent to appoint Esther Duflo to Global Development Council
MIT development economist nominated for presidential policy council.
Skoltech, MIT reflect on first year of collaboration
Anniversary event celebrates international ties.
Young African leaders propose paths to prosperity for the continent
Members of Youth Think Tank meet with Legatum Center staff and fellows at MIT.
Graduate student David Sengeh gives back to Sierra Leone
Media Lab doctoral student created a competition to help youth in his home country create their own solutions.
Sanergy, led by Legatum Center alumni fellows, wins social innovation award
Aims to develop sustainable sanitation services in urban slums
Bringing the world to innovation
With up to $25 million in new USAID funding, MIT’s D-Lab will gain greater ability to help people in the developing world find their own solutions.
MIT a linchpin of major new USAID program
Institute researchers aim to spur development and evaluation of useful technologies to help the world’s poor.
Fear of failure
Recent Legatum Center workshop discusses fear, and examines ways to overcome it in entrepreneurial pursuits.
D-Lab Scale-Ups program offers $20,000 in seed funds to MIT alumni social entrepreneurs
Proposals for 'Phase II' one-year fellowships due Oct. 5