by Selen Ucak | Blended Finance & Philanthropy, Europe, Financial Inclusion, Global, Impact Economy, Impact Investing, Impact Measurement & Management, Middle East, North America, Place-based Investing, Policy & Regulation, Regions, Scaling Solutions, SDG 1 - No Poverty, SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities, SDG 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities, SDG 16 - Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions, SDG 17 - Partnerships for the Goals, SDG 2 – Zero Hunger, SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-Being, SDG 4 - Quality Education, SDG 6 - Clean Water and Sanitation, SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth, SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure, SDGs, Stakeholder Capitalism, Systems Change, Tech for Social Good
After fourteen years of destruction and displacement, Syria stands at a pivotal turning point following its recent regime change. What role will impact entrepreneurs play in rebuilding its economy and society? Syria’s economy has severe challenges as the country...
by Asparuh Koev | Europe, Impact Economy, Impact Investing, Impact Measurement & Management, 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, Stakeholder Capitalism, Systems Change, Tech for Social Good
The road to net-zero is paved with good intentions, but are strict carbon emission regulations combined with dwindling venture capital (VC) funding for clean-tech and sustainability leaving trucking companies without stable footing? We are witnessing an alarming rise...
by Rachel Lim | Asia, Global, Impact Economy, Impact Investing, Island Nations, North America, Oceania, Regions, Scaling Solutions, SDG 13 - Climate Action, SDG 14 - Life Below Water, SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure, SDGs, Tech for Social Good
Beneath the tranquil azure of our oceans lies a crisis of staggering proportions. Despite the fact that marine ecosystems are profoundly important for human well-being — providing us with food and medicine, buffering coastal infrastructure from severe climate events,...
by Patience Marime-Ball | Editor's Picks, ESG Investing, Financial Inclusion, Gender Lens, Global, Impact Economy, Impact Measurement & Management, Intrapreneur, Racial Equity & Justice, SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities, SDG 16 - Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions, SDG 5 - Gender Equality, SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure, Stakeholder Capitalism, Systems Change
Diversity matters, as there is overwhelming evidence that teams composed of individuals from different backgrounds in addition to gender (such as race, geography, disability, and age) outperform across multiple dimensions. Some might argue that if civilization has...
by Ayushi Baloni | Africa, Asia, Europe, Impact Economy, Middle East, SDG 1 - No Poverty, SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production, SDG 2 – Zero Hunger
The discussion around millets has been gaining momentum in recent years. Millets are being hailed as ‘super crops’ globally. While the production and consumption of millets dates back centuries, it is only recently that the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has...