by Chukwuebuka Emebinah | Africa, Blended Finance & Philanthropy, Editor's Picks, Global, Impact Economy, Policy & Regulation, Regions, Scaling Solutions, SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities, SDG 17 - Partnerships for the Goals, SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-Being, SDGs, Systems Change
Oxford, April 2025. Inside the vaulted Sheldonian Theatre at this year’s Skoll World Forum, a standing room only crowd gathered for “Resourcing Resilience Across Africa.” Moderated by Raj Panjabi, the conversation brought together health system innovators from...
by Adi Bhatnagar | Africa, Asia, Blended Finance & Philanthropy, ESG Investing, Europe, Global, Impact Economy, Impact Investing, Impact Measurement & Management, Latin America, North America, Policy & Regulation, Regions, Scaling Solutions, SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities, 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, Systems Change, Tech for Social Good
As we navigate the complex landscape of 2025, the world stands at a pivotal moment in the redefinition of globalization. The convergence of geopolitical tensions, economic uncertainties, and technological revolutions has created an environment where traditional...
by Rohini Manyam Seshasayee | Africa, Asia, Blended Finance & Philanthropy, ESG Investing, Europe, Gender Lens, Global, Impact Economy, Impact Investing, Island Nations, Latin America, Middle East, North America, Regions, SDG 13 - Climate Action, SDG 14 - Life Below Water, SDG 17 - Partnerships for the Goals, SDG 5 - Gender Equality, SDG 6 - Clean Water and Sanitation, SDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy, SDGs
In a move that marks a new frontier in impact finance, Iceland has issued the world’s first sovereign gender bond, raising €50 million ($54 million) to fund initiatives aimed at improving the welfare and financial health of women. This bond, arranged by BNP...
by Claudia Cahalane | Africa, Financial Inclusion, Gender Lens, Impact Economy, Impact Investing, Regions, SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities, SDG 13 - Climate Action, SDG 5 - Gender Equality, SDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy, SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth, SDGs
Women in Africa are recognized for their entrepreneurial prowess, with data showing their ventures often excel on local stock exchanges. Despite this, women entrepreneurs in Africa face a striking disparity, receiving less than 7% of investment funds. Adesuwa Okunbo...
by Chukwuebuka Emebinah | Africa, Blended Finance & Philanthropy, Financial Inclusion, Impact Economy, Impact Investing, Regions, Scaling Solutions, SDG 1 - No Poverty, SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities, SDG 5 - Gender Equality, SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth
In South Africa, the pulse of the economy beats strongly within its small and medium enterprises (SMEs). A McKinsey report from 2020 sheds light on this sector’s vast presence, accounting for an astonishing 98% of all businesses. These enterprises are not just...
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