This blog post from our "Field Notes" series explains that although Nigeria is a major global economic hub, many obstacles—like food insecurity, overfishing, deforestation, biodiversity loss, and economic inequality—stand in its way of success.

The land grant model must adapt to address the needs of society. Among the most critical of these needs is one of the most basic; the need for food security.

Cohort, 2026, Industry, Healthcare, Sector, Non-profit, Social Media, Michelle Adeniyi is driven by a simple belief: lasting change in global health begins with listening to communities. As a program officer for global health at Crown Family Philanthropies, she helps shape partnerships that stren...

Cohort, 2014, Industry, Advocacy & International Development, Sector, Non-profit, Amy Maglio is the founder and executive director of Women’s Global Education Project (WGEP), an organization recognized for its innovative women's empowerment approach by the Obama Foundation, IBM, and the UN Girl...

Cohort, 2015, Industry, Business & Consulting, Sector, Private Sector, Linhard Stepf, a 10-plus-year veteran in foreign direct investments and economic development marketing, is currently the vice president of VISTRA. Previously, he was president of FrankfurtRhineMain Corp., where his responsibil...

Cohort, 2018, Industry, Banking & Finance, Sector, Private Sector, Rodrigo Garcia was previously the chief investment officer and chief financial officer for the Illinois State Treasury under State Treasurer Michael Frerichs. In this executive post, Garcia directed the treasury’s combined $25 b...

Cohort, 2022, Industry, Business & Consulting, Sector, Private Sector, Tanya Jeong leads employee engagement and giving for AbbVie, a biopharmaceutical company located in northern Chicago. In this role, she spearheads volunteerism, giving, and assistance programs for the company. Jeong launched A...

While President Trump has promised a vaccine before November, many doubt a vaccine can safely be developed in such a short timespan.

We compiled five expert lists of recommended reading from diverse authors, viewpoints, and backgrounds to help explain the history, context, and experiences shaping the war.

March 31, 2023 Check out our roundup of the week's top news and research in food, agriculture, and global development.