Financial Innovations for Climate Resilience in the Water Sector

Financial Innovations for Climate Resilience in the Water Sector

During a recent visit to Kenya, I met Zipporah, a farmer who used a small loan to install a rainwater harvesting system and a water storage tank at her home. This change allowed her to secure a reliable water supply for drinking, bathing, washing and for her vegetable...
Unpacking the “Poverty Penalty”

Unpacking the “Poverty Penalty”

In a nation as affluent as the United States, with a gross domestic product per capita of $76,648 as of 2022, the topic of poverty might seem out of place. Yet, despite the nation’s wealth, the U.S. Census revealed that 12.8 percent of its citizens, amounting to...
How iDE Is Powering Women Entrepreneurs to End Poverty

How iDE Is Powering Women Entrepreneurs to End Poverty

“One entrepreneur can change their community and millions can change the world”  Across the globe, women-led businesses pose a “risk” for most financial institutions – securing smaller bank loans with higher interest rates. In developing economies, they...
Reforming Plastic Waste in Southeast Asia

Reforming Plastic Waste in Southeast Asia

Half of the top ten offenders for releasing plastic waste into the ocean are countries in Southeast Asia. Another three — China, India, and Bangladesh — are just outside of this region. Part of the problem is their proximity to the ocean, but equally important is...
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