by David Stead | Editor's Picks, 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...
by Selen Ucak | Blended Finance & Philanthropy, Editor's Picks, Editorials, Impact Economy, Impact Investing, Middle East, Opinion, Regions, SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities, SDG 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities, SDG 17 - Partnerships for the Goals, Systems Change, Tech for Social Good
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,...
by Chukwuebuka Emebinah | Blended Finance & Philanthropy, Impact Economy, Impact Investing, Middle East, Regions, SDG 1 - No Poverty, SDG 2 – Zero Hunger, SDG 4 - Quality Education
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...
by Rakhi Mehra | Editor's Picks, Europe, Financial Inclusion, Impact Economy, Place-based Investing, Racial Equity & Justice, SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities, SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth
“We must change our mindset: every refugee and migrant, whatever the country of origin, is a resource for our community. We believe refugees contribute to inclusive growth and we welcome them.” — Pranav Chopra, Founder, TRAMPOLINE FFrom a bright red little corner...