by Chukwuebuka Emebinah | Africa, Blended Finance & Philanthropy, 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 standingroomonly crowd gathered for “Resourcing Resilience Across Africa.” Moderated by Raj Panjabi, the conversation brought together healthsystem innovators from...
by Jordana S. Grunfeld | Blended Finance & Philanthropy, Editor's Picks, Global, Impact Economy, Impact Investing, Impact Measurement & Management, North America, Policy & Regulation, Regions, Scaling Solutions, SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities, 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 a long-time philanthropist, I have years of experience trying to draw direct causal relationships between monetary support of an organization and the change I’d like to see in the world. But as a recent impact investor and graduate student focused on the...
by Sara Murdock, PhD | ESG Investing, Europe, Global, Impact Economy, Policy & Regulation, Regions, SDG 1 - No Poverty, SDG 16 - Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions, SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth, SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure, SDGs, Systems Change, Tech for Social Good
At first glance, the EU’s new AI Act may seem like just another tech regulation, but it represents much more. Regulations are not only about the specific “topic” they address; they also reflect cultural shifts. Similar to other forms of technology regulation, this Act...
by Sara Murdock, PhD | Editor's Picks, Financial Inclusion, Gender Lens, Global, Impact Economy, Impact Investing, Policy & Regulation, Regions, Scaling Solutions, SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities, SDG 5 - Gender Equality, SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth, SDGs, Stakeholder Capitalism
This article draws on themes discussed at the 2024 WorldatWork conference, where the author participated as a speaker. In today’s complex business environment, organizations are expected to monitor more than just profit and loss or return on investment. A critical...
by Sara Murdock, PhD | Financial Inclusion, Global, Impact Economy, Impact Measurement & Management, Policy & Regulation, Racial Equity & Justice, Regions, Scaling Solutions, SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities, SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production, SDG 16 - Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions, SDG 17 - Partnerships for the Goals, SDG 5 - Gender Equality, SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth, SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure, SDGs, Systems Change
Impact indicators are growing more sophisticated each year. This is great if you’re serious about improving your impact – what’s the point of benchmarking vague or imprecise topics? If you’re proactive and create a comprehensive impact strategy that takes your entire...