Stories by David Korten
David Korten is a former economist with USAID, author of "When Corporations Rule the World," and an associate of the International Forum on Globalization.
Our economic system has failed in every dimension: financial, environmental, and social. We must go in a new direction.
Posted on Feb 17, 2009, Source: Berrett-Koehler Publishers, Inc.
Barack Obama was elected on a promise of change. Here's a speech offering hope for our economic, social, and environmental future.
Posted on Jan 20, 2009, Source: YES! Magazine
In a time when the old order is shattering a global movement is emerging to challenge the use of war as a tool of statecraft.
Posted on Jun 27, 2008, Source: YES! Magazine
In a time when the old order is shattering, a global movement is emerging to challenge the use of war as a tool of statecraft.
Posted on Jun 27, 2008, Source: YES! Magazine
The day of reckoning for our reckless human ways that many of us have for decades warned would be coming is here.
Posted on Jun 16, 2008, Source: YES! Magazine
It's time we step back and consider the concept of the private-benefit corporation.
Posted on Nov 26, 2007, Source: YES! Magazine
If there is to be a human future, we must bring ourselves into balanced relationship with one another and the Earth. This requires building economies with heart.
Posted on Sep 19, 2007, Source: YES! Magazine
It's never too late to change our future -- we're the ones we've been waiting for.
Posted on Aug 7, 2006, Source: YES! Magazine