Rethinking Aid: The Risks of Reliance on State Funds

Rethinking Aid: The Risks of Reliance on State Funds

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...
Progress and Problems on the Way to Sustainable Supply Chains

Progress and Problems on the Way to Sustainable Supply Chains

Creating sustainable supply chains is now a key priority for businesses worldwide, but while progress is being made, significant challenges remain — particularly when it comes to bridging the gap between large corporations and their smaller suppliers. As businesses...
BizGees Empowering Changemakers and Community Rebuilding

BizGees Empowering Changemakers and Community Rebuilding

What enables a social enterprise to leverage open innovation and significantly shape the career paths of the next generation? The answer lies in designing platforms that facilitate engagement with social justice and environmental sustainability, especially in the...
Disaster and Displacement Intersect in Turkey and Syria

Disaster and Displacement Intersect in Turkey and Syria

A devastating series of earthquakes struck Southeastern Turkey and affected Syria and beyond earlier this week. Local and international aid workers, along with public agencies, are currently responding to the disaster. The humanitarian sector has mobilized,...
Insights on Islamic Finance & Philanthropy

Insights on Islamic Finance & Philanthropy

Foundations and Philanthropies with significant funding budgets have realized that, beyond pledges and giving, there is a need to focus on impact. This past October, this correspondent attended a session at the Global Impact Investors Network Forum in The Hague that...
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