by Gigi Aulsebrook | Africa, Asia, Blended Finance & Philanthropy, ESG Investing, Europe, Financial Inclusion, Global, Impact Economy, Impact Investing, Impact Measurement & Management, Latin America, Middle East, North America, Place-based Investing, Policy & Regulation, Regions, Scaling Solutions, SDG 1 - No Poverty, SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities, SDG 16 - Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions, SDG 17 - Partnerships for the Goals, SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-Being, SDG 4 - Quality Education, SDG 5 - Gender Equality, SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth, SDGs, Stakeholder Capitalism, Systems Change, Tech for Social Good
The recent inauguration of President Trump marked yet another turning point in the politicization of humanitarian and development funding. On Friday 24th January, the US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, announced that the US is halting spending on existing foreign...
by Camille May | Africa, Editor's Picks, Gender Lens, Impact Economy, Impact Investing, Regions, Scaling Solutions, SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities, SDG 2 – Zero Hunger, SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-Being, SDG 5 - Gender Equality, SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth, SDGs, Systems Change
Alemtsehay Abebe was living on beer. Having studied catering, the Ethiopian mother of one turned to brewing after she had difficulty finding work. But making a living selling “Tella” — a traditional local brew made from barley –—didn’t turn out the way she hoped. “I...
by Hynd Bouhia | Africa, Creative Economy, Impact Economy, SDG 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities, SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth, SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure, Systems Change, Tech for Social Good
In just the past decade, it is hard to underestimate the explosive impact in Africa of the mobile phone. The tiny device has already transformed finance (with e-payments), unlocked business networks (through chat groups), and opened marketing opportunities (fishermen...
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