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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Stemming methane leaks could be key to slowing global warming quickly

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This low-calorie, high-fiber natural sugar substitute is already in Thomas Keller’s kitchens

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Malala lays out the 4 steps she takes to build a campaign for change

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Omicron vaccine: How soon until we get one?

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Jack Dorsey confirms he is stepping down as Twitter CEO

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Air travel is back. Or is it? Omicron could change Thanksgiving weekend gains

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Want to build more with less? Look to 1960s Cuba

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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.

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Stemming methane leaks could be key to slowing global warming quickly

This low-calorie, high-fiber natural sugar substitute is already in Thomas Keller’s kitchens

Malala lays out the 4 steps she takes to build a campaign for change

News

Omicron vaccine: How soon until we get one?

Jack Dorsey confirms he is stepping down as Twitter CEO

Air travel is back. Or is it? Omicron could change Thanksgiving weekend gains

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Virgil Abloh’s best work: 6 projects that show his prolific mind and artistic soul

Want to build more with less? Look to 1960s Cuba

How an old Sears location was reimagined to help Houston’s industries collaborate

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How to spot a welcoming culture during your job hunt

2 ways to use Slack—and 2 ways not to use Slack—in 2022

4 things you must do in your first week of a new job