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Developing countries
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Study: Health benefits will offset cost of China’s climate policy
A 4 percent reduction per year in carbon dioxide emissions should net $339 billion in health savings in 2030, researchers estimate.
April 23, 2018 -
Tata Center adds eight new projects to its 2018-2019 portfolio
MIT principal investigators will receive funding and support for projects seeking an impact in the developing world.
April 12, 2018 -
3Q: Juliana Mitkiewicz on sustainable development and empowering women in developing countries
Former MIT D-Lab visiting graduate student is helping local communities address environmental challenges, improve regional economies, and promote gender equality.
April 6, 2018 -
Special Program for Urban and Regional Studies celebrates 50th anniversary
SPURS Fellows serve as agents of change in international development.
April 6, 2018 -
Abdul Latif Jameel World Education Lab holds second J-WEL Week
Representatives of member organizations and invited guests from 23 countries gather to promote excellence and transformation in global education.
March 19, 2018 -
A deep dive into the effects of trade
MIT economist David Atkin looks beneath the surface of global commerce.
February 4, 2018 -
Startup aims to make vision care more accessible in developing world
Portable device can generate corrective lens prescriptions in areas with no optometry care.
January 10, 2018 -
Turning any room into an operating room
With a product called SurgiBox, grad student Sally Miller hopes to make safe, clean surgery possible anywhere.
January 8, 2018 -
How to turn clinicians into makers
Providing training and resources, MakerHealth helps nurses and doctors hack medical equipment to improve patient care.
December 19, 2017 -
No more blackouts?
New framework guarantees stability of microgrids that supply local power in developing countries.
November 8, 2017 -
Abdul Latif Jameel World Education Lab holds inaugural J-WEL Week
Educators, researchers, policy makers, and technologists from 27 countries gather to spark a global renaissance in education for all learners.
October 9, 2017 -
Designing for a more equitable world
D-Lab founder Amy Smith teaches MIT students to tap into the heart of international development.
October 6, 2017 -
Projects make inroads on global food and water challenges
MIT researchers supported by J-WAFS present results of their work on food and water security.
September 21, 2017 -
Empowering young entrepreneurs in West Africa
MBA student Meghan McCormick leads a venture that helps African youth develop small businesses.
September 17, 2017 -
One vaccine injection could carry many doses
Microparticles created by new 3-D fabrication method could release drugs or vaccines long after injection.
September 14, 2017 -
Researchers identify opportunities to improve quality, reduce cost of global food assistance delivery
Research from MIT's CITE program leverages a procurement process to identify opportunities for improving food aid supply chains.
September 13, 2017 -
J-WAFS awards commercialization grants to develop technologies for water and food solutions
Three new projects and two renewals receive J-WAFS Solutions grant funding for 2017-2018.
September 7, 2017 -
Danielle Wood joins Media Lab faculty
MIT alumna is establishing a new research group aimed at harnessing space engineering to improve life on Earth.
August 28, 2017 -
Political science debuts on MITx
New online course takes a deep dive into democracy in Africa.
August 25, 2017 -
Bringing poverty-alleviating solutions to market in India, Kenya, Nigeria, Tanzania, and Uganda
2017 D-Lab Scale-Ups are tackling energy access, small farm irrigation, portable medical diagnostics, online education, and support for local artisans.
August 16, 2017