David Landes's grand backward look at the world explains its development not just through concepts like property rights and industrial innovation, but also through inventions like the plough, the windmill and eyeglasses.

ECONOMIST: General non-fiction

It was there that my investment background collided with policy and economic development resulting in a strong passion for transforming economies through technology and innovation.

FORBES: Rebecca O. Bagley - Making It Work - Archive

Its objectives are media development, expanding access to finance, promoting the digital revolution through technology and innovation as well as creating a cadre of media leaders that share a commitment to advancing ethical and responsible journalism.

FORBES: Up for Debate: How Mobile Media is Transforming Africa for Good

The International Youth Foundation signed a partnership with UNESCO on 18 October 2011 for the development of a 3-year programme to support youth-led social innovation in Africa, through building skills amongst young people, and providing them with access to professional networks, coaching and mentoring, financial resources, and advocacy opportunities.

UNESCO: Social and Human Sciences