Development

In many places, women shoulder much of the work and reap few of the profits while bearing most family responsibilities. The African Women's Entrepreneurship Program is changing that.

The System of Rice Intensification saves water, reduces seed costs and produces bigger harvests. It has the potential to feed millions.

The global poverty rate dropped to a record low in 2017, with poor countries enjoying faster growth than wealthy ones. More gains are on the horizon as the world vows to eradicate extreme poverty by 2030.

American cities are clamoring for new business to set up shop on their Main Streets. Overseas companies looking to grow are interested in what they offer.

The launch of Bangladesh's first communications satellite is helping the South Asian country reach new heights of prosperity.

Greater prosperity and more food can come from simple things. Better seeds, a little credit and a road to market will empower rural women of the world.

If people do not feel secure about themselves, their property and their ideas in the present, they are unlikely to invest in the future.

The U.S. economy is growing strongly, as shown by a number of indicators, and economists say that benefits people around the world.

Jehiel Oliver, "that crazy tractor guy," started a business providing on-demand tractor services to small-scale farmers. Where will it go next?