by Megan Holcomb | Blended Finance & Philanthropy, Editor's Picks, Financial Inclusion, Impact Economy, Impact Investing, Impact Measurement & Management, North America, Racial Equity & Justice, Regions, Scaling Solutions, SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities, SDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy, SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure, SDGs, Systems Change
Imagine if those best equipped to launch the next big climate companies were simply unable to begin. Many entrepreneurs who demonstrate the necessary grit and talent for success are discouraged, disadvantaged, or thwarted from pursuing their dreams by systemic...
by Isabella Wang | Asia, Editor's Picks, Europe, Global, Impact Economy, North America, Policy & Regulation, SDG 16 - Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions, SDG 17 - Partnerships for the Goals, SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure, SDGs, Systems Change, Tech for Social Good
In recent years, AI has undergone a dramatic transformation, evolving from a primarily academic pursuit to a transformative technology with far-reaching practical applications. This rapid shift has brought issues like model governance, safety, and risk to the...
by Claudia Cahalane | Circular Economy, Creative Economy, Editor's Picks, Europe, Global, Impact Economy, Regions, Scaling Solutions, SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production, SDG 13 - Climate Action, SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure, SDGs, Systems Change, Tech for Social Good
“What I’m a little bit annoyed about,” says multi-award-winning circular economy designer and artist Christien Meindertsma, “is when people call what I use ‘waste wool.’ In reality, I’m mostly working with virgin wool—a beautiful, noble...
by Rohini Manyam Seshasayee | Asia, Blended Finance & Philanthropy, Editor's Picks, Gender Lens, Global, Impact Economy, Impact Investing, Regions, SDG 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities, SDG 13 - Climate Action, SDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy, SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth, SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure, SDGs, Systems Change, Tech for Social Good
India stands at a critical crossroads in its journey to achieve net-zero emissions by 2070. This ambitious goal demands significant financial resources, yet the current investment landscape reveals a pressing capital shortfall. While foreign investors have...
by Leah Batt | Editor's Picks, Financial Inclusion, Impact Economy, Impact Investing, North America, Racial Equity & Justice, Regions, SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities, SDG 5 - Gender Equality, SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth, SDGs, Systems Change
When it comes to businesses with high growth potential that need working capital, equity funding can provide much-needed operating cash without the rigid demands of a loan. But while venture capitalists talk about finding “unicorns,” for most businesses it’s the...
by Christian Kingombe | Africa, Editor's Picks, Financial Inclusion, Gender Lens, Global, Impact Economy, Impact Investing, Regions, SDG 1 - No Poverty, SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production, SDG 13 - Climate Action, SDG 5 - Gender Equality, SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth, SDGs
Founded in 2012 by Jane Maigua, Charity Ndegwa, and Loise Maina, Exotic EPZ Ltd has become a pioneering women-led agribusiness in Kenya, recognized for its innovative approach to macadamia nut processing and its commitment to sustainable impact. Exotic EPZ’s...
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