by Devin Chesney | Blended Finance & Philanthropy, Financial Inclusion, Global, Impact Economy, Impact Investing, Place-based Investing, Regions, Scaling Solutions, SDG 1 - No Poverty, SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities, SDG 17 - Partnerships for the Goals, SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth, SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure, SDGs, Systems Change
USAID should prioritize funding for business development services and ecosystem support to accelerate inclusive economic growth in developing economies. Fostering more prosperous economies must prioritize creating higher rates of business formation and investing in...
by Allie Burns | Global, Impact Economy, Impact Investing, Place-based Investing, Regions, Scaling Solutions, SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth, SDGs, Systems Change, Tech for Social Good
When you hear the word “fundraising”, what’s the first thought that comes to mind? Your answer might evoke a mix of emotions like excitement and frustration depending on your experience. There is also a good chance that when you think of fundraising you think of words...
by Bradley Googins | Africa, Creative Economy, Editor's Picks, ESG Investing, Impact Economy, Impact Investing, Impact Measurement & Management, Regions, Scaling Solutions, SDG 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities, SDG 16 - Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions, SDG 17 - Partnerships for the Goals, SDGs, Systems Change, Tech for Social Good, Voices from the Field
“Every single social and global issue of our day is a business opportunity in disguise.” — Peter F. Drucker Entrepreneurship continues to emerge across the globe as a response to social and economic inequality, political paralysis, and a somewhat feeble attempt by...
by Megan Brewster | Gender Lens, Impact Economy, Impact Investing, North America, Racial Equity & Justice, SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities, SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth, SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure, Voices from the Field
Enterprises led by overlooked founders represent a serious investment opportunity. In 2021, women started 49% of new businesses in the U.S. at a rate of more than 1,800 new businesses a day. Half of those women-owned businesses were led by women of color. The nearly...
by Isabelle Swiderski | Creative Economy, Editor's Picks, Global, Impact Economy, North America, Place-based Investing, Policy & Regulation, Regions, SDG 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities, SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth, SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
When Sonia Strobel married into a fishing family in 2001, she was surprised to see what it was like to be in the fishing community on the British Columbia coast and struggle to make a living in this traditional way of life. She decided there had to be a better way and...
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