by Laurence Ingles-Le Nobel | Circular Economy, Editor's Picks, Impact Economy, Impact Investing, North America, Place-based Investing, Regions, SDG 13 - Climate Action, SDG 15 - Life on Land, SDG 2 – Zero Hunger, SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-Being, Tech for Social Good
At Milltrust, we understand that the future of food production is of paramount importance as the world population continues to grow, and the pressure to produce food in a sustainable manner increases. The reduction of dependence on traditional farming methods is...
by Matt Warnock | Blended Finance & Philanthropy, Circular Economy, Editor's Picks, Editorials, ESG Investing, Financial Inclusion, Global, Impact Economy, Impact Investing, Opinion, Policy & Regulation, Scaling Solutions, SDG 16 - Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions, SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth, SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure, Stakeholder Capitalism, Systems Change
Milton Friedman (1912-2006), one of the most influential economists of the 20th century, was a free-market advocate, libertarian, teacher, and iconoclast. While his ideas often challenged conventional thinking, he may be best known today for the Friedman Doctrine,...
by Carol Caruso | Africa, Editor's Picks, Financial Inclusion, Global, Impact Economy, Impact Investing, Latin America, North America, Regions, Scaling Solutions, SDG 1 - No Poverty, SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities, SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth, Tech for Social Good
Limited access to affordable financial services for many Americans is deepening the wealth divide across the U.S. According to the Federal Reserve, 40% of American adults wouldn’t be able to cover a $400 emergency with cash, savings, or a credit-card charge that they...
by Carol Caruso | Editor's Picks, Financial Inclusion, Impact Economy, Impact Investing, North America, Scaling Solutions, SDG 1 - No Poverty, SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities, SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth, Tech for Social Good
Thirty percent of Americans lack access to affordable banking services that can support them during difficult times. Unfortunately, the pandemic exacerbated this reality and the latest economic challenges only worsen the matter. Those who lost jobs during the pandemic...
by Kim Venkataraman | Africa, Editor's Picks, Global, Impact Economy, Latin America, North America, Regions, Scaling Solutions, SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities, SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-Being, SDG 4 - Quality Education, SDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy, SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth, SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure, SDGs, Tech for Social Good
Howard Weinstein cites an African saying that echoes his life experience – “A blessing can be found next to the wound.” Weinstein, a Canadian businessman, lost his young daughter unexpectedly when she died of a brain aneurysm. This loss led him to volunteer with the...
by Isabelle Swiderski | Blended Finance & Philanthropy, Editor's Picks, Financial Inclusion, Gender Lens, Global, Impact Economy, LGBTQ+, Regions, SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities, SDG 17 - Partnerships for the Goals, SDG 5 - Gender Equality, SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth, SDGs, Systems Change
According to the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) 2021/2022 Women’s Entrepreneurship Report, unveiled in early December, average startup rates for women worldwide dropped by 15% from 2019 to 2020 and held constant in 2021. We won’t regurgitate the dismal...