The diaspora community has a uniquely important role to play in addressing the challenges of today and shaping a brighter future for tomorrow. Read more >>
Tag archives for Innovation
Video of the Week: Maura O’Neill Previews the 2013 Global Diaspora Forum
Starting today, USAID and the State Department will co-host the third annual 2013 Global Diaspora Forum. Read more >>
Improved TB Diagnosis & Treatment: Research and Innovation Urgently Needed to Address Global Epidemic
In 1882, Dr. Robert Koch discovered Mycobacterium tuberculosis, the bacteria that causes TB. Read more >>
Video of the Week: LAUNCH Systems Challenge 2013
Last week, USAID and partners NASA, NIKE Inc., and the Department of State, held a LAUNCH 2020 Summit to kick off a new LAUNCH focus on systems innovation. LAUNCH is aimed at identifying, showcasing, and accelerating innovative approaches to specific global challenges. LAUNCH searches for visionaries whose world-class ideas, technologies, or programs show great promise for making tangible impacts [...]
Health and Economic Returns on Science and Innovation Investments for Global Health
Much work is to be done. Global diseases like HIV/AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis take eight lives per minute. Read more >>
LAUNCH: Addressing Development Problems Through Systems Innovation and Collaboration Across Boundaries
To mark the start of an exciting new phase of LAUNCH and to celebrate our success, we provide a short overview for those not familiar with the program. Read more >>
Embracing Innovation and Discovery to Accelerate Global Health Progress
Improving women’s and children’s health is critical to the development of successful economies and stable communities. Read more >>
Light Above Darkness – The Global Struggle for Democracy & Human Rights
We have a duty to remember those who do not live free and to work tirelessly to ensure that one day they can. Read more >>
Outcomes are Nice, But What About Measuring Them?
In order to influence stakeholder behavior and achieve outcomes we need to engage stakeholders in the process of research itself. Read more >>
Video of the Week: Animating M-PESA
Public-private partnerships are a critical way that USAID is doing business differently and maximizing our impact. Read more >>
