by Ming Wong | Asia, Editor's Picks, Global, Impact Economy, Regions, Scaling Solutions, SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities, SDG 4 - Quality Education, SDG 5 - Gender Equality, SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure, SDGs, Systems Change, Tech for Social Good
When COVID-19 forced school closures around the world for two years, many countries shifted to online and digital learning tools. But now that the pandemic is over and schools have reopened, the initial excitement and promise of edtech appear to have fizzled out. The...
by Judithe Registre | Circular Economy, Editor's Picks, Global, Impact Economy, Policy & Regulation, Regions, Scaling Solutions, SDG 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities, SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production, SDG 13 - Climate Action, SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth, SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure, SDGs, Systems Change, Tech for Social Good
“History tells us that innovation is an outcome of a massive collective effort – not just from a narrow group. If we want to solve the world’s biggest problems, we better understand that. “ — Mariana Mazzucato, Wired interview Over the past decade, my focus has...
by Jess Brooks | Blended Finance & Philanthropy, Editor's Picks, Financial Inclusion, Impact Economy, Impact Investing, North America, Regions, Scaling Solutions, SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities, SDG 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities, SDG 17 - Partnerships for the Goals, SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth, SDGs, Systems Change
America’s charitable giving coffers are deeper than they’ve ever been. Between donor-advised funds (DAFs) and private foundations, a staggering $1.8 trillion sits at our fingertips, earmarked for impact. Meanwhile, growing social and environmental challenges demand...
by Camille May | Africa, Editor's Picks, Gender Lens, Impact Economy, Impact Investing, Regions, Scaling Solutions, SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities, SDG 2 – Zero Hunger, SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-Being, SDG 5 - Gender Equality, SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth, SDGs, Systems Change
Alemtsehay Abebe was living on beer. Having studied catering, the Ethiopian mother of one turned to brewing after she had difficulty finding work. But making a living selling “Tella” — a traditional local brew made from barley –—didn’t turn out the way she hoped. “I...
by Kenneth Boyer | Asia, Editor's Picks, Global, Impact Economy, Impact Measurement & Management, North America, Regions, Scaling Solutions, SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production, SDG 13 - Climate Action, SDG 17 - Partnerships for the Goals, SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure, SDGs, Stakeholder Capitalism, Systems Change, Tech for Social Good
Pham Nat Vuong is a name synonymous with Vietnam’s ambitious leap into the electric vehicle (EV) industry. As the founder of VinFast, Vuong has spearheaded a transformative journey that seeks to establish Vietnam as a significant player in the global automotive...
by Karyn Polak | Editor's Picks, Impact Economy, Impact Investing, North America, Policy & Regulation, Racial Equity & Justice, Regions, SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities, SDG 16 - Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions, SDG 17 - Partnerships for the Goals, SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth, SDGs
For anyone engaged in the financial system or affected by it — which essentially includes all of us — it’s probably no surprise that the system is heavily imbalanced. This imbalance doesn’t just refer to the growing wealth inequality in the United States but also to...
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