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Incubating the Real Economy in Fragile Markets

Incubating the Real Economy in Fragile Markets

by | Africa, Financial Inclusion, Gender Lens, Global, Impact Economy, Impact Investing, Impact Measurement & Management, Middle East, Place-based Investing, Policy & Regulation, Regions, Scaling Solutions, SDG 1 - No Poverty, SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities, SDG 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities, SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production, SDG 5 - Gender Equality, SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth, SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure, Stakeholder Capitalism, Systems Change

In fragile MENA markets, the businesses that hold communities together are rarely venture-backed startups. They are small shops, cooperatives, and home-based enterprises in the real economy — yet most support systems still favor high-growth tech. This article argues...
How ESG Is Reshaping Entrepreneurship in Emerging Markets

How ESG Is Reshaping Entrepreneurship in Emerging Markets

by | Africa, Editor's Picks, Global, Impact Economy, Impact Investing, Impact Measurement & Management, Middle East, Regions, Scaling Solutions, SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities, SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production, SDG 17 - Partnerships for the Goals, SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth, SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure, SDGs, Stakeholder Capitalism, Systems Change

As ESG standards rise across global markets, entrepreneurs in emerging economies face a defining challenge: how to scale responsibly without being shut out. For those who navigate it well, ESG can become a powerful pathway to resilience, credibility, and long-term...
Closing the Innovation–Capital Gap for Craft-Led Enterprises

Closing the Innovation–Capital Gap for Craft-Led Enterprises

by | Asia, Blended Finance & Philanthropy, Creative Economy, Financial Inclusion, Gender Lens, Impact Economy, Impact Investing, Place-based Investing, Regions, Scaling Solutions, SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities, SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production, SDG 13 - Climate Action, SDG 5 - Gender Equality, SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth, SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure, SDGs, Systems Change, Tech for Social Good

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