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Four times a year, MIT Press publishes its disruptive Innovations journal–a must-read collection of case studies by leading innovators, research from key academics, and commentary from top global… More

As an organization based in a crisis zone, Souktel has provided mobile solutions for emergency response right from its start: In 2007, a year after it opened its doors, Souktel and the UN’s Office… More

While the latest editions of Windows or Microsoft Office are quick to hit the shelves in the US, major tech developments are… More

A new report by Vodafone and Accenture on mobile tech and… More

From corporate boardrooms to NGO field offices, “growing to scale” is a concept that’s increasingly on the discussion agenda. But what does it really take to scale up a program or an innovation?… More

Ten years after the resurgence of conflict in Iraq, many organizations are trying to determine how the region is faring today, using complicated metrics pertaining to oil revenue, nominal GDP, or… More

With its prime location at the gateway of the Mediterranean, Morocco has long been a key economic link between Europe and Africa.

Determining just how much water a field of tomatoes near Berkane, Morocco, needs on a Thursday morning in January involves a myriad of calculations–and when water is scarce, it’s all the more… More

As Kenya prepares for national elections next week, two words in particular are dominating news headlines: “Youth” and “mobiles”.

Souktel’s ‘AidLink’ mobile platform has been used in crisis responses from Somalia to Iraq, but recent events in Gaza are a stark reminder that the technology was developed in a place which,… More

Earlier this year, the World Bank launched its new JobsKnowledge platform—a portal that brings together leading ideas and innovations in… More

The shift in global labor markets toward ‘talent-based economies’ offers huge opportunities for growth–but this change also means that traditional ways of finding work are becoming less effective… More

As the Arab Spring gave way to ground-breaking democratic elections in Libya and Egypt this year, voters also had a first-ever chance to share their views on the political process.

Strategically located in the heart of East Africa, Rwanda is one of the region’s fastest-growing economies: For the past five years, it’s posted an 8% GDP growth rate and steady job creation…. More

How can social media help women report domestic violence? How can we help girls get online to tell their stories in places where it’s difficult for them to connect?

For years, aid agencies have been using basic mass media–like community radio–to send key messages to communities in need.

Every day, across the developing world, thousands of youth leave rural towns and villages to look for jobs in urban centers.

Last week, at Google’s London offices, Souktel’s Kristen Roggemann was one of the first to kick off a series of talks at a media and tech fair hosted by the … More

It’s time for fresh thinking about aid and economic growth, writes David Weiss, president and CEO of CHF International, in a Washington… More

Nurredin Amro lives in East Jerusalem and has been blind since birth.

From SMS safety alerts for Gaza’s families to a text-message service promoting fair elections in Tunisia, 2011 was an exciting year for Souktel.

Last month, Tunisia held its first-ever democratic election–a major milestone for the country that started the Arab Spring.

Next month, Turkey will play host to the second annual Global Entrepreneurship Summit—an event which brings together corporate and civic leaders from around the globe.

When violence erupts in Gaza, all of its citizens are affected–but it’s those living along the Israeli-controlled border who are often the most vulnerable.

Launched in 2006, the Blouin Creative Leadership Summit aims to stimulate discussion around globalization–by bringing together experts to tackle issues ranging from economic growth to… More