Legatum Center
Power to the people
April 18, 2013
From afar, MIT grad student Chidube Ezeozue devotes energy to his fellow Nigerians.
Legatum Fellows bring innovation to emerging markets
February 1, 2013
Students see opportunities in the emerging economies of Asia, Africa and Latin America.
Young African leaders propose paths to prosperity for the continent
December 18, 2012
Members of Youth Think Tank meet with Legatum Center staff and fellows at MIT.
Sanergy, led by Legatum Center alumni fellows, wins social innovation award
December 5, 2012
Aims to develop sustainable sanitation services in urban slums
Fear of failure
November 1, 2012
Recent Legatum Center workshop discusses fear, and examines ways to overcome it in entrepreneurial pursuits.
Legatum Center's Modak wins Fulbright-mtvU Fellowship
September 4, 2012
Given to individuals who wish to study music as a cultural force of expression.
2012-13 Legatum Fellows Announced
August 3, 2012
25 students awarded fellowships for projects in 15 countries.
Legatum Center awards seed grants
May 23, 2012
Program has now funded more than 100 projects since 2009.
Also labeled: Developing countries, Electricity, Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Entrepreneurship (I&E), Global, Research, Students, D-Lab
Out of thick air
April 21, 2011
MIT graduate student is working to make water available for the world’s poor by refining the tools and techniques of fog harvesting.
Universities can lead in development, USAID head says during MIT visit
April 8, 2011
Discusses how new ideas are needed for battling disease, extending education and improving lives in poor nations.
Power to the people
October 28, 2010
Entrepreneurs at MIT’s Legatum Center are trying to bring clean-energy solutions to developing countries.
Legatum Center operations manager wins Peace Corps award
September 17, 2010
Anna Omura and 8 other former Peace Corps volunteers are honored for commitment to community service.
Legatum Center at MIT awards IAP 2010 seed grants
February 4, 2010
Medical entrepreneurship, from the bottom up
February 4, 2010
MIT students aim to bring affordable health care to India’s masses.
Legatum Center accepting fellowship applications
November 30, 2009
Of note: Legatum Seed Grant applications now being accepted
November 4, 2009













