Sovereign Seeds: Reclaiming MENA’s Agricultural Future

Sovereign Seeds: Reclaiming MENA’s Agricultural Future

Climate change and food insecurity are among the greatest global challenges of our time. In 2024, the UN Food Systems Summit warned that over 700 million people worldwide face hunger — a crisis “exacerbated by climate extremes, conflict, and economic shocks.” UN...
The Future of Impact Finance Begins in the Classroom

The Future of Impact Finance Begins in the Classroom

The problem? Harlem residents face high energy costs and health risks from extreme urban heat. The solution: A bond to finance solar green roofing projects, providing cooling, renewable energy, and public health benefits — while generating returns from carbon credits,...
Fueling MENA’s Future Through Entrepreneur Support Organizations

Fueling MENA’s Future Through Entrepreneur Support Organizations

Intersect Innovation Hub (IIH) based in Palestine, supported by the Bank of Palestine, stands as a prime example of the transformative power of Entrepreneur Support Organizations (ESOs). Led by Rateb H. Rabi and Huda Tahboub, IIH connects entrepreneurs throughout...
Impact Investing in MENA

Impact Investing in MENA

Most people interested in impact investing in the Middle East have come across this data point from GIIN’s annual impact investor survey in 2020: only 2% of the $404 billion in assets under management covered by the survey was invested in the MENA (Middle East and...
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