by Saoussen Ben Cheikh | Africa, Gender Lens, Impact Economy, Middle East, Regions, SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities, SDG 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities, SDG 4 - Quality Education, SDG 5 - Gender Equality, SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth, SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure, SDGs, Stakeholder Capitalism, Systems Change, Tech for Social Good
For far too long, much of the MENA region has functioned in survival mode — and with good reason. Decades of dictatorship, conflict, economic instability, inequality, and widespread corruption have shaped not only public policy but also daily realities and collective...
by Harrison Budak | ESG Investing, Europe, Global, Impact Economy, Impact Investing, Policy & Regulation, Regions, Scaling Solutions, SDG 13 - Climate Action, SDG 15 - Life on Land, SDG 16 - Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions, SDG 17 - Partnerships for the Goals, SDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy, SDGs, Systems Change
Georgia, a small country at the geopolitical crossroads of Europe and Asia, is once again at a critical juncture. Mass protests have erupted in response to its government’s rollback of democratic norms and a growing estrangement from the European Union — a reversal...
by Harrison Budak | Circular Economy, Editor's Picks, Europe, Global, Impact Economy, Impact Investing, Island Nations, Policy & Regulation, Regions, Scaling Solutions, SDG 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities, SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production, SDG 13 - Climate Action, SDG 17 - Partnerships for the Goals, 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
How shifting bureaucratic tides and citizen-led innovation are powering Croatia’s green energy transition — and positioning the country as a regional leader. When many people think of Croatia, images of a pristine Mediterranean holiday destination, an underdog...
by Gigi Aulsebrook | Blended Finance & Philanthropy, Editor's Picks, ESG Investing, Financial Inclusion, Gender Lens, Global, Impact Economy, Impact Investing, Impact Measurement & Management, Island Nations, North America, Regions, SDG 1 - No Poverty, SDG 14 - Life Below Water, SDG 16 - Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions, SDG 17 - Partnerships for the Goals, SDG 5 - Gender Equality, SDGs
Impact investing is growing, with more capital flowing toward innovative solutions aimed at solving the world’s most pressing challenges. Yet, as revealed by the Norrsken Impact 100 list for 2024 – a list of the most promising impact startups, as chosen by Norrsken...
by Farahnaz Karim | Editor's Picks, ESG Investing, Global, Impact Economy, Impact Investing, Impact Measurement & Management, SDG 16 - Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions, SDG 5 - Gender Equality, SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth, Stakeholder Capitalism, Systems Change
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has further brought into question the Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) system that is meant to guide private and public companies towards more responsible behavior. The E lost some legitimacy with the exposure of the extent of...
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