by Ainurul Rosli | Asia, Gender Lens, Impact Economy, Impact Measurement & Management, Regions, SDG 1 - No Poverty, SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities, SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production, SDG 17 - Partnerships for the Goals, SDG 4 - Quality Education, SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth, SDGs, Stakeholder Capitalism, Systems Change, Tech for Social Good
Success in social impact enterprises is often measured by tangible improvements — increased incomes, enhanced skills, and stronger communities. But what about those left behind? What happens when well-intended initiatives create unintended exclusions or even reinforce...
by Brigit Helms | Africa, Asia, Impact Economy, Latin America, North America, Regions, Scaling Solutions, SDG 1 - No Poverty, SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities, SDG 13 - Climate Action, SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-Being, SDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy, SDGs, Tech for Social Good
In an era marked by unprecedented technological advancement, the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and social impact presents extraordinary opportunities for positive change. AI-driven solutions are improving efficiency, optimizing resource allocation,...
by Robert Hurst | Asia, Circular Economy, Creative Economy, Editor's Picks, Gender Lens, Global, Impact Economy, Impact Investing, Latin America, SDG 1 - No Poverty, SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production, SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth
As part of a series of “fireside chats” sponsored by R.I.S.E. Artisan Fund, Hema Shroff Patel and Maddalena Forcella discussed their approach to design, heritage crafts, and their design studios. Both designers work collaboratively with highly skilled spinners, dyers,...
by Robert Hurst | Asia, Creative Economy, Editor's Picks, Gender Lens, Impact Economy, Impact Investing, SDG 1 - No Poverty, SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities, SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production, SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth
As part of a series of “fireside chats” sponsored by R.I.S.E. Artisan Fund, Amneh Shaikh-Farooqui of Polly & Other Stories and Afshan Abbas of Fuchsia Shoes conversed from opposite sides of the globe about the artisans of Pakistan, the final frontier for impact...
by Priya Krishnamoorthy | Asia, Creative Economy, Editor's Picks, Gender Lens, Impact Economy, Place-based Investing, SDG 1 - No Poverty, SDG 5 - Gender Equality, SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth, Systems Change
Official figures put the number of artisans in India at 7 million. Unofficially, 200 million people directly or indirectly depend on craft for a livelihood. When we discuss the artisan economy, there is a huge perception gap. Much like the parable of the blind men and...
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