by Selen Ucak | Blended Finance & Philanthropy, Editor's Picks, 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 John Berger | Blended Finance & Philanthropy, ESG Investing, Financial Inclusion, Global, Impact Economy, Impact Investing, Impact Measurement & Management, Regions, Scaling Solutions, SDG 13 - Climate Action, SDG 17 - Partnerships for the Goals, SDG 6 - Clean Water and Sanitation, SDGs, Stakeholder Capitalism, Systems Change
While billions of dollars flow into climate solutions, 2.2 billion people still lack access to safe drinking water, according to the United Nations. This stark reality reveals a critical opportunity for impact investors: clean water and sanitation investments...
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 Priya Krishnamoorthy | Asia, Creative Economy, Editor's Picks, Gender Lens, Impact Economy, Place-based Investing, SDG 1 - No Poverty, SDG 5 - Gender Equality, SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth, Systems Change
Official figures put the number of artisans in India at 7 million. Unofficially, 200 million people directly or indirectly depend on craft for a livelihood. When we discuss the artisan economy, there is a huge perception gap. Much like the parable of the blind men and...