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How to Solve Dhaka's Serious Water Crisis by Harvesting Rainwater

Dhaka, Bangladesh is running out of water, fast. So residents are turning to the sky for help.

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#18DaysInEgypt, A Crowd-Sourced, Social Media Fueled Documentary in the Making

Using new technology and social media sites like Twitter and YouTube, a group of documentarians is creating a history of the revolutions.

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India, Japan Join Forces to Build "Green Cities"

Japan is using their energy efficiency know-how—and corporate tech—to help India build "green cities." And China doesn't like it.

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Maybe We Should Focus on Poor People, not Poor Countries

Just because a country graduates to "middle income" status, doesn't mean things are going well for all (or even most) of its people.

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Why India is the Breeding Ground for World Saving Innovations

Historically, products have been created in the developed world and then move to poorer nations. But recent "indovations" are reversing that path.

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Indian Microfinance: Confusing Scale with Impact

Rumors of the death of microfinance in India have been greatly exaggerated. Here's what's really happening.

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Forget the American Dream, Collaborative Consumption is a Better Path for Developing Countries Why the American Dream Doesn't Work in Developing Countries

As India and other countries develop, they're trying to be more American and individualistic. But that's a big mistake.

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Is India Really a Hotbed for Social Enterprise?

Is India better at producing social entrepreneurs than other countries? The recent track record supports the claim. Here are a few reason why.

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