Reading Development

Random readings on society, politics and change – Jorge Carrillo

The Social Economy

The social economy: Unlocking value and productivity through social technologies: To reap the full benefit of social technologies, organizations must transform their structures, processes, and cultures: they will need to become … Continue reading

Sunday, 21 October 2012 · Leave a comment

Is innovation essential for development work?

David Lewis: Any approach that emphasises continual problem-solving is important and worthwhile. But there may be a downside to all this innovation. Not all development problems require new solutions. For … Continue reading

Sunday, 21 October 2012 · Leave a comment

Knowledge, Networks and Nations report

Knowledge, Networks and Nations surveys the global scientific landscape in 2011, noting the shift to an increasingly multipolar world underpinned by the rise of new scientific powers such as China, … Continue reading

Monday, 15 October 2012 · Leave a comment

Free world-class education for anyone anywhere

Khan Academy and MIT OPenCourseWare offer easy access to high-quality education for free Khan Academy is a not-for-profit with the goal of changing education for the better by providing a free world-class … Continue reading

Monday, 15 October 2012 · Leave a comment