In a recent blog, FHI 360 CEO Patrick Fine observed: “It is time to recognize that human development challenges will exist as long as there are humans … Building resilience is a long-term endeavor that requires ongoing commitment. It is not an end state.” He was pushing back on that old adage in our international…
Development impact bonds have generated a great deal of buzz in recent months, but until now, there has been little evidence of if and how well they work. Today, one of the first DIBs is releasing data from its first year that points to signs of success. The Educate Girls bond is a results-based financing…
The United States Agency for International Development is making a bet on the off-grid energy market with a new initiative that will commit $36 million over three years in an effort to reach 20 million households in sub-Saharan Africa. The Scaling Off-Grid Energy grand challenge, which is designed to expand supply, drive demand, and strengthen…
Stories of financial corruption can dazzle with the vast sums of money involved, but this is a distraction from the real damage: the human costs of corruption. More than $1tn is thought to be siphoned out of developing countries each year, which, if taxed, could fund essential services such as schools and health. This global…
The two radio panellists cited for inciting hatred against, and threatening to kill, justices of the Supreme Court (SC) on Accra-based Montie FM are due to appear before the court today, Tuesday, July 12.Godwin Ako Gunn and Alistair Nelson will join the host of Montie FM’s Pampaso programme, Salifu Maase known as Mugabe and owner…
A peace ambassador for the 2016 general election, Mr Irbard Ibrahim, has observed that this year’s general election will be a test of the country’s resilience. He said the frustration among the youth, rising political tension and the proliferation of arms in the country could threaten peace before, during or after the November 7, polls.…