The number one mobile payments service—over 1.8M users—in Nigeria, bringing un-banked and under-banked Nigerians into the formal sector.
Unreasonable MediaJanuary 19, 2015
We’re still talking about the same handful of challenges and issues in mobile development which implies that very little, if anything, has changed where it matters—on the ground. Have we really made so little progress?
Ken BanksSeptember 9, 2014
Living with first world amenities can cloud an individual's perspective on innovation. Switch the lens through which you view innovation, and take note of where it is taking place all around the world.
Ken BanksMay 14, 2014
Named ‘most innovative use of technology’, Musoni has disbursed over 10,000 loans to Kenyan micro entrepreneurs and lent more than $2 million dollars.
Unreasonable InstituteDecember 10, 2013
Here are a few of the lessons I’ve learned as I stumbled my way through the world of social innovation. I hope some of these prove useful as you travel your own path.
Ken BanksNovember 20, 2013
Has everything we could have said, been said? What has really changed? Aren't we still looking at the same handful of challenges? How much progress has actually been made? It's time to stop debating.
Ken BanksOctober 24, 2013
Watch: Growing up Tambe was a victim, now he is fixing the issues and making life better for farmers in his country.
Unreasonable InstituteOctober 22, 2013
I predict we will see a major disconnect between what “we” think needs to be done, and what those closest to the problems think needs to be done. Call it disruptive development.
Ken BanksOctober 2, 2013
Mobile Agribusiness is a web and SMS-based mobile app that enables farmers to rapidly find buyers, and obtain information and skills on best farming practices.
Unreasonable InstituteNovember 6, 2012
UNICEF's head of partnerships shares the most exciting initiative he's working on right now – giving a voice to people at the end of the last mile.
Unreasonable MediaMarch 1, 2012
Watch this 2012 Unreasonable Institute entrepreneur's talk on how his venture is tackling the most devastating problems for Congolese living on less than $1 per day – farmers.
Unreasonable InstituteFebruary 22, 2012
Watch how this Unreasonable Institute 2012 entrepreneur is connecting farmers in Cameroon to markets through technology.
Unreasonable InstituteFebruary 19, 2012
Watch how this Unreasonable Institute venture is empowering farmers in Africa through mobile technology – and driving economic growth while doing it.
Unreasonable InstituteFebruary 19, 2012
Watch how this Unreasonable Institute entrepreneur is revolutionizing the financial sector in the developing world through mobile technology.
Unreasonable InstituteFebruary 19, 2012
Watch this 2011 Unreasonable Institute Fellow whose South African startup is creating innovative digital solutions as a means for inspiring the next generation of leaders in Africa to solve big problems like poverty.
Unreasonable InstituteFebruary 17, 2011
Shabnam contemplates whether she wants to see her venture, called MILLEE, through or take a step back.
Unreasonable InstituteAugust 29, 2010