Oscar Abello

Oscar Abello is a communications/social media specialist in the global development industry. He writes about emerging ideas and trends in global development. Since 2009, he has also contributed to Nextbillion.net, the leading online hub focusing on the intersection between development and enterprise.

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Want To Boost The Economy (And Make The World Better)? Let In More Immigrants

Not only are immigrants huge drivers of small businesses, but they tend to bring about good changes in their home countries–both economically and politically. What could we do if we made it easier for them to come here?

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5 Things Social Enterprises Should Learn About Scale From Big Companies

To make a true difference, social enterprises have to get big–something they’re not often prepared to do. You know what’s very good at operating at large scale? Big corporations.

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The Smallest Nonprofits Should Have The Most Powerful Brands

Because it can be seen as taking time and money away from helping people, nonprofits often devote little or no time to developing their own brands. But this can be a huge mistake.

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Can The World Handle Complexity?

Despite the fact that global issues are incredibly complicated, people tend to break them down into easy-to-understand, black and white terms. But is a new generation prepared to embrace nuance?

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The Financial Crimes That Are Destroying The Economy Of The Developing World

For every dollar of aid that flows into developing economies, many more leave through complex networks of shell companies, false invoices, and tax havens. What would happen if all that money stayed in these struggling economies?

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How Entrepreneurs Are Transforming The Global Economy

Philip Auerswald’s new book discusses the power of distributed technologies–like cell phones and the Internet–and the businesspeople behind them to create change.

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Creating A Moneyball Approach To Impact Investing

Most organizations can’t afford to do detailed evaluations on the effect they’re having, which makes it hard for impact investors to find undervalued projects and make smart judgments about where to put their money.

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Global Giving Turns Evaluating Aid Into A Game

Using analytics to figure out whether development programs are working is an important new quest. The online giving organization is paying locals to collect simple stories about the impact of aid, to see if the dollars are adding up to anything.

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The giant Ocean Cleanup device is having some trouble cleaning up the ocean

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These 5 numbers show how GoFundMe is booming

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Permeable architecture can open up our sealed lives

Creativity

SNL expertly uses Jason Momoa to mock fragile masculinity

Creativity

Here’s who Twitter thinks should host the Oscars now that Kevin Hart is out

Creativity

Top 5 Ads Of The Week: Whoppers at McDonald’s, Mexican-positive search results

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Pentagram designs a Harry Potter font, and it’s magical

Co.Design

Squarespace’s sleek redesign rejects cliché Silicon Valley branding

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This is the effective way to be an optimist if you struggle with thinking positive thoughts

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How to reframe your thinking about the worst parts of the holidays

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Oscar Abello

Want To Boost The Economy (And Make The World Better)? Let In More Immigrants

Not only are immigrants huge drivers of small businesses, but they tend to bring about good changes in their home countries–both economically and politically. What could we do if we made it easier for them to come here?

5 Things Social Enterprises Should Learn About Scale From Big Companies

To make a true difference, social enterprises have to get big–something they’re not often prepared to do. You know what’s very good at operating at large scale? Big corporations.

The Smallest Nonprofits Should Have The Most Powerful Brands

Because it can be seen as taking time and money away from helping people, nonprofits often devote little or no time to developing their own brands. But this can be a huge mistake.

Can The World Handle Complexity?

Despite the fact that global issues are incredibly complicated, people tend to break them down into easy-to-understand, black and white terms. But is a new generation prepared to embrace nuance?

The Financial Crimes That Are Destroying The Economy Of The Developing World

For every dollar of aid that flows into developing economies, many more leave through complex networks of shell companies, false invoices, and tax havens. What would happen if all that money stayed in these struggling economies?

How Entrepreneurs Are Transforming The Global Economy

Philip Auerswald’s new book discusses the power of distributed technologies–like cell phones and the Internet–and the businesspeople behind them to create change.

Creating A Moneyball Approach To Impact Investing

Most organizations can’t afford to do detailed evaluations on the effect they’re having, which makes it hard for impact investors to find undervalued projects and make smart judgments about where to put their money.

Global Giving Turns Evaluating Aid Into A Game

Using analytics to figure out whether development programs are working is an important new quest. The online giving organization is paying locals to collect simple stories about the impact of aid, to see if the dollars are adding up to anything.

Impact

The giant Ocean Cleanup device is having some trouble cleaning up the ocean

These 5 numbers show how GoFundMe is booming

Permeable architecture can open up our sealed lives

Creativity

SNL expertly uses Jason Momoa to mock fragile masculinity

Here’s who Twitter thinks should host the Oscars now that Kevin Hart is out

Top 5 Ads Of The Week: Whoppers at McDonald’s, Mexican-positive search results

Co.Design

Skip the gimmicky toys. Get kids these beautiful, durable gifts

Pentagram designs a Harry Potter font, and it’s magical

Squarespace’s sleek redesign rejects cliché Silicon Valley branding

Work Life

This is the effective way to be an optimist if you struggle with thinking positive thoughts

How to reframe your thinking about the worst parts of the holidays

5 ways your company will be better if you give to charity