by Saoussen Ben Cheikh | Africa, Financial Inclusion, Gender Lens, Global, Impact Economy, Impact Investing, Impact Measurement & Management, Middle East, Place-based Investing, Policy & Regulation, Regions, Scaling Solutions, SDG 1 - No Poverty, SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities, SDG 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities, SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production, SDG 5 - Gender Equality, SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth, SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure, Stakeholder Capitalism, Systems Change
In fragile MENA markets, the businesses that hold communities together are rarely venture-backed startups. They are small shops, cooperatives, and home-based enterprises in the real economy — yet most support systems still favor high-growth tech. This article argues...
by Saoussen Ben Cheikh | Africa, Editor's Picks, Global, Impact Economy, Impact Investing, Impact Measurement & Management, Middle East, Regions, Scaling Solutions, SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities, SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production, SDG 17 - Partnerships for the Goals, SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth, SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure, SDGs, Stakeholder Capitalism, Systems Change
As ESG standards rise across global markets, entrepreneurs in emerging economies face a defining challenge: how to scale responsibly without being shut out. For those who navigate it well, ESG can become a powerful pathway to resilience, credibility, and long-term...
by Eugenia Lo | Asia, Financial Inclusion, Global, Impact Economy, Impact Investing, Regions, Scaling Solutions, SDG 1 - No Poverty, SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities, SDG 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities, SDG 17 - Partnerships for the Goals, SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth, SDGs, Stakeholder Capitalism, Systems Change
Hong Kong is often seen as a global hub of opportunity, yet its entrepreneurial ecosystem remains deeply uneven. This article explores how the Foundation for Shared Impact is redefining inclusive entrepreneurship — treating access, trust, and community as economic...
by Lyn Rosmarin | Asia, Global, Impact Economy, Place-based Investing, Regions, Scaling Solutions, SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities, SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production, SDG 17 - Partnerships for the Goals, SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth, SDGs, Stakeholder Capitalism, Systems Change
As Asia’s impact economy gathers momentum, Singapore’s next-generation SMEs are discovering that purpose is no longer optional — it’s a strategic capability shaping resilience, talent, and regional growth. For decades, Singapore’s small and medium-sized enterprises...
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