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New Research: Role of Business in Global Problem Solving

New Research: Role of Business in Global Problem Solving

A new generation of creative and innovative business leaders has recognized the value of collaborating with other stakeholders to create dynamic solutions. By taking a networked approach to global problem solving, business has a significant role to play and can make...

Digital Disruption—A Revolution in Governance

Digital Disruption—A Revolution in Governance

GSN Chairman Don Tapscott is on the cover of the latest Canadian Government Executive magazine for an interview with Editor-in-Chief Toby Fyfe in which he discusses the power of the GSN model as a new vector for global problem solving.

The Climate Web™ – A Key Tool for Global Solution Networks

The Climate Web™ – A Key Tool for Global Solution Networks

Networks are a growing topic of discussion for what I’ll characterize as Risk 2.0 global challenges. Climate change is such a challenge, and has been a focus of early work by Global Solution Networks (see, for example, Addressing the Climate Crisis with Networks of...

New Research Post: Crowdfunding

New Research Post: Crowdfunding

A Roadmap for Global Solution Networks Crowdfunding asks innumerable individuals to contribute small amounts of money in support of a goal, project or new organization —even if the ”funding applicants” are unincorporated, experimental or short-term. Crowdfunding...

How Should Cities Prepare for Aging Boomer Populations?

How Should Cities Prepare for Aging Boomer Populations?

Curtin University has just earned the first 5 Green Star Communities Rating from the Green Building Council for a master plan developed for a design for the Perth campus that focusses on sustainability, a critical step, says CannonDesign architect Peter Ellis, in...

What makes ACCCRN Different? More Substance, Less Spin.

What makes ACCCRN Different? More Substance, Less Spin.

The latest findings from a report on the Asian Cities Climate Change Resilience Network underline the need for enhancing the capacity for facilitated learning in developing resilient cities.  Most effective projects strengthen collaboration and networks, open access...

Regulating fishing on the high seas issue for GSNs

Regulating fishing on the high seas issue for GSNs

The high seas that roll beyond national coastal economic zones represent more than half of the world’s oceans.  After a decade of discussions, the UN has finally agreed to protections to try to preserve the biodiversity of the oceans.  World Wildlife Fund, and others...

FinScope Survey Shows that Mobile Money Drives Financial Inclusion

FinScope Survey Shows that Mobile Money Drives Financial Inclusion

According to the recently released FinScope Consumer Survey conducted in Zimbabwe in 2014, financial participation has risen nearly 20% over three years, apparently driven by increasing use of mobile money platforms.   The research will allow policy makers to develop...

New Research Project: Ensuring Sustainability and Reducing E-Waste

New Research Project: Ensuring Sustainability and Reducing E-Waste

Networked Solutions for the Electronics Industry The consumer electronics industry is faced with an unsustainable dependence on non-renewable resources; and an inability to manage and recycle increasing volumes of electronic waste. While policy makers, civil society,...

Gender Neutral Financial Inclusion Key to Development in India

Gender Neutral Financial Inclusion Key to Development in India

International Center for Research on Women and the UNDP rank India the worst for gender equality even as Prime Minister Narendra Modi launches "Beti Bachao Beti Pahao" (Save Girls, Educate Girls) and Sukanya Samridhi Yojna (girls prosperity scheme) programs, which...

Leadership of Cities on the Road to Paris

Leadership of Cities on the Road to Paris

The C40 Latin American Mayors Forum in Buenos Aires on 27 March 2015, will be a critical opportunity for city leaders to address one of the most important development challenges of the 21st century: how rapidly growing urban areas can be sustainable and livable for...