by Professor Dennis Shaughnessy For many years I’ve taught microfinance and financial inclusion services as part of our social enterprise program. We’ve always admired the work of Grameen Bank to make credit accessible and affordable for poor women without collateral. More recently, the use of cell phone services to transfer Read more…
by Professor Dennis Shaughnessy We have a wonderful student here at NU working with a local partner to help improve the lives of children of prostitutes in the red-light district near Pune, India. Her commitment to these children is deeply felt, humbly offered, and very inspiring. This student’s work led Read more…
by Archana Apte Sanitation, as many readers know, is a huge global health and safety issue. Access to hygienic toilets and hand-washing facilities prevents deadly waterborne diseases, increases privacy and safety for women and girls, and improves people’s overall quality of life. And as our world grows increasingly urbanized, more Read more…
By Meredith Dillard Millions of people across the world will flick a light switch without a second thought. To many, having electricity is a given; it’s something that has been around for hundreds of years. Although electricity is not a new concept, it has yet to reach everyone that needs Read more…
Certified B Corporations are leading a global movement to redefine success in business. By voluntarily meeting higher standards of transparency, accountability, and performance, Certified B Corps are distinguishing themselves in a cluttered marketplace by offering a positive vision of a better way to do business.
by Esther Chou With five field studies under his belt, Professor Gordon Adomdza is now a seasoned veteran in leading students abroad to research and develop tools for the base of the pyramid (BOP). In the recent decade, designers have been using the human centered design (HCD) process at the Read more…