by Saoussen Ben Cheikh | Africa, Editor's Picks, Gender Lens, Impact Economy, Middle East, Regions, SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities, SDG 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities, SDG 4 - Quality Education, SDG 5 - Gender Equality, SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth, SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure, SDGs, Stakeholder Capitalism, Systems Change, Tech for Social Good
For far too long, much of the MENA region has functioned in survival mode — and with good reason. Decades of dictatorship, conflict, economic instability, inequality, and widespread corruption have shaped not only public policy but also daily realities and collective...
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 Gigi Aulsebrook | Africa, Asia, Blended Finance & Philanthropy, ESG Investing, Europe, Financial Inclusion, Global, Impact Economy, Impact Investing, Impact Measurement & Management, Latin America, Middle East, North America, Place-based Investing, Policy & Regulation, Regions, Scaling Solutions, SDG 1 - No Poverty, SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities, SDG 16 - Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions, SDG 17 - Partnerships for the Goals, SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-Being, SDG 4 - Quality Education, SDG 5 - Gender Equality, SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth, SDGs, Stakeholder Capitalism, Systems Change, Tech for Social Good
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...
by David Stead | ESG Investing, Europe, Gender Lens, Global, Impact Economy, Impact Measurement & Management, Regions, Scaling Solutions, SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities, 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
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...
by Jackie Abramian | Africa, Circular Economy, Creative Economy, Editor's Picks, Europe, Gender Lens, Global, Impact Economy, Impact Investing, Middle East, North America, Regions, SDG 1 - No Poverty, SDG 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities, SDG 13 - Climate Action, SDG 4 - Quality Education, SDG 5 - Gender Equality, SDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy, SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth, SDGs, Tech for Social Good
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...