In this blog, Micheil Banoub, Director of Programs at Kuo Sharper Initiative (KSI), shares his firsthand experiences navigating the complexities of currency risk management in Zambia. Drawing insights from over 23 meetings with financial leaders and SMEs in Lusaka, Micheil explores the challenges of...
The Legatum Center for Development and Entrepreneurship at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) leads its 2024-2025 Foundry Fellows on an ecosystem tour of Nairobi, Kenya. Over a three-day tour of Nairobi and a week-long experience in Kenya, Africa’s top innovation-driven entrepreneurs wi...
Four MIT students were selected to participate in the Queensland University of Technology International Collaboration Sprint, where they worked together in international, cross-discipline, multi-university teams to address a pressing challenge. Click the link below to hear their stories and learn mo...
The story of Africa has long been one of resilience, innovation, and adaptability: from the architectural marvels of the ancient Egyptian pyramids to the invention of mathematics in the Kingdom of Mali, the Continent has been characterized by significant achievements and contributions to global hist...
Twelve Legatum Fellows from seven countries explored Egypt’s entrepreneurial environment, connecting markets and strengthening ties across Africa.
Foundry Fellow Ecosystem Tour 2023 - 2024 Blog Press Release
This policy brief explains the results of a new analysis from the MIT Climate Policy Center that found that investment tax credits for transmission projects can lower costs for the US power system while simultaneously improving the grid's reliability during extreme weather events and reducing green...
written by Shamil Ibragimov, discusses how Kyrgyzstan, facing significant challenges from climate change, can leverage decentralized power generation—particularly solar energy—to secure its energy future. It highlights the country's vulnerability due to its reliance on hydropower, which is threatene...
Neha Thatte Mallik, MBA ' 16, Sustainability Certificate, Director of Product Management at Keurig Dr Pepper, Inc., is on a mission to disrupt the single-serve coffee industry.
The Legatum Center for Development and Entrepreneurship at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) proudly announces the selection of its 17th cohort of Legatum Student Fellows for the 2024-2025 Academic Year.
