Why do poverty and inequality persist despite decades of global aid, economic growth and technological progress? Why do some nations move forward while others remain trapped in cycles of poverty?

In Fixing the Unfixable, Zhenya Satya examines one of the most difficult questions facing modern society: whether humanity’s most persistent problems can realistically be addressed.

Drawing on case studies including the United States, Rwanda, Bangladesh, Brazil, Ethiopia, India and the Philippines, the book explores why some societies gradually expand opportunity while others remain constrained by structural barriers.

Combining economic insight with human stories, Satya examines the systems that shape opportunity across nations. The book also considers how emerging technologies including artificial intelligence may assist governments and institutions in designing more effective responses.

Rather than presenting abstract theories, Fixing the Unfixable offers a structured way of thinking about development, leadership and international cooperation in the twenty-first century.

This book begins the Global Solutions Series, a collection that examines some of the world’s most complex challenges and explores ideas that may help address them.