Phil Harvey

Phil Harvey founded DKT International in 1989 and served as its president through 2013. He is chairman of the DKT board of directors. Phil has been championing the benefits of social marketing for over four decades. He is author of the book "Let Every Child Be Wanted: How Social Marketing is Revolutionizing Contraceptive Use Around the World" and of more than 20 published articles on international development, family planning, and the use of social marketing techniques to promote family planning and HIV/AIDS prevention programs.

Latest Articles

Opinion: Predictions 2020 — what will shape reproductive health issues in the coming year?

about 6 years ago // Sexual and reproductive health

DKT's Phil Harvey and Chris Purdy offer eight predictions about reproductive health and women’s access to contraception and safe abortion care, products, and services.

Opinion: 7 international family planning trends that will shape 2017

about 9 years ago // 2016 in review

In the complex global policy area of family planning, numerous trends will play out in 2017 — and beyond — that need to be monitored. Christopher Purdy and Phil Harvey of DKT International discuss what's in store for family planning — including access to both time-tested and new contraceptives, the impact of Zika, and the Trump effect.

How nonprofits can improve their results with commercial techniques

over 9 years ago // Making Markets Work

More and more nonprofits are turning to for-profit, market-based models to help achieve their societal goals. Phil Harvey, DKT International's founder and board chairman, explains some of the ways to participate in this popular trend.

7 family planning trends to watch for in 2015

about 11 years ago // Global health

This year promises to be another interesting one for international family planning. Christopher Purdy, CEO of DKT International, and Phil Harvey, the nonprofit's founder, offer seven issues to watch for in this exclusive guest commentary.

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