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When Communities Identify Their Own Poor, Aid Has The Most Effect

By asking peers to decide who deserves the most government aid--instead of using empirical measurements--money can have more lasting effects.READ»

When Do-Gooders Go Viral

SeeYourImpact.org rewards acts of micro-charity with photographs and stories of the impact donors make. Here's how the non-profit took the simple idea of storytelling to improve operations--and stand out in the crowd. READ»

Mobile, Citizen-Driven Service Bridges Reporting Gap in Aid Industry

The United Nations Millenium Campaign made an important step this week by allowing Kenyans to send text messages directly to government offices when services are subpar.READ»

Innovation Nation: Obama's State of the Union Speech and Dambisa Moyo's New Book Call for American Enterprise

"Americans in particular are renowned for bouncing back," says the bestselling author and economist. "... Things are going to get much better."READ»

Jacana Lures Mission-Driven Private Equity Investors to Ghana

Simon Merchant is the co-founder and CEO of Jacana, a private equity firm that looks to contribute to the long-term economic development of Sub-Saharan Africa through SME development and job creation.READ»

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Twitter Enables DIY Disaster Relief in Indonesia

Indonesians, who were the victims of earthquakes, a tsunami, and volcanic eruptions last month, are finding help from an unlikely source: Twitter.READ»

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The Peace People: Trust Boosts Entrepreneurs in Troubled Countries, Nabs Global Prize

Peace Dividend is one of three to take the People's Choice Award for its game-changing approach to foreign aid in Afghanistan and Haiti.READ»

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Choose Haiti Recycles Newspapers, Makes $5 Bracelets for America

Bill Clinton is wearing the Haitian-made bracelets, as are dozens of celebrities. Here's the lowdown on Choose Haiti.READ»

While Slashing Services at Home, U.K. Raises Foreign Aid

Brits tend to talk of the "moral imperative" of charity, according to a recent poll. Their new government has taken them at their word. Or is it that they want to use aid to fight terrorism?READ»

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U.K. Launches Innovation Fund for International Development and Aid

The announcement comes just after the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) announces its very own innovation ventures investment fund.READ»

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Oxfam and Nokia Partner for Mobile Donations App

Could a mobile app save the NGO world from a desperate reliance on endless, hands-on fundraising?READ»

Lifeplayer, the MP3 Radio for the World's Most Forgotten

An alternative to school and formal education, the Lifeplayer could democratize education in Africa.READ»

Bono, Beware: Dambisa Moyo on Aid, Microfinance, and the Problem of Celebs in Africa

The Zambian economist and author of the new book "Dead Aid" explains her beef with the U2 frontman, her love for the Chinese, and her high hopes for her home continent.READ»