Africa-Development View all
Seeing the glass half-full: Economic opportunities in the developing countries
In his famous TED talk “Plutocrats, Pitchforks are coming”, the billionaire venture capitalist Nick Hanauer says “Capitalism works works because…More
Why global development is crucial to the future of mankind
Early 1890s, two parents in Kumbakonam, India, couldn’t afford to provide for their children as needed, so they sent their only son…More
Need for a more engaged diaspora in development of the third-world
One often meets people in the diaspora who, at some point, had every intention of going back to their country…More
Africa-Tech View all
Nigeria’s micro-lending Startup QuickCheck uses machine learning to credit-score borrowers
In a bid to increase access to credit across the country, Nigerian micro-lending startup QuickCheck is using machine learning to…More
LAC Development View all
Our Caribbean in 2040, Let’s Jump!
Imagine our Caribbean, our #OneCaribbean, becoming the world’s first climate smart zone—a collection of economies that thrive on renewable energy…More
International Events View all
International Development Networking Happy Hour
Oct 31, 2018 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm – We’d like to hear some of the great things you’re doing in the international development field, awesome projects you will soon be undertaking. OR, join us to share how the projects you are working on (with your organization) are completely pointless :), how the resources invested are not accomplishing anything, and looking to join a […]
International Development Networking Happy Hour
Nov 28, 2018 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm – We’d like to hear some of the great things you’re doing in the international development field, awesome projects you will soon be undertaking. OR, join us to share how the projects you are working on (with your organization) are completely pointless :), how the resources invested are not accomplishing anything, and looking to join a […]
Around The World Cultural Food Festival
Aug 18, 2018 @ 10:00 am – 7:00 pm – UPDATE – Due to current Turf Restoration of the Monument Grounds and closure of the Washington Monument, this year’s festival will be moved to Freedom Plaza on August 18, 2018. Welcome to the third edition of the Around The World Cultural Food Festival at Freedom Plaza and Pennsylvania Avenue (between 13th and 14th streets), right […]