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Getting Growth Right: A Vision for Global Prosperity (Full Session)
Getting Growth Right: a vision for global prosperity in the next decade Organised by the International Growth Centre at the London School of Economics, the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, and Business Fights Poverty, this official companion session to the FCDO Global Partnership Conference explores what it means to “get growth right” amid geopolitical fragmentation, AI, climate risk and demographic change. Building on the Beyond GDP agenda, it examines how growth metrics must evolve to support shared wellbeing, sustainability and resilience within planetary and social boundaries. Panellists from government, industry, academia and multilateral organisations discussed implications for policy, business and supply chains, and how countries can adopt credible, politically viable growth models. Host Jonathan Leape, Executive Director at International Growth Centre (IGC), London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) Opening Seema Malhotra MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State (Minister for Equalities) and Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State (Indo-Pacific), UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office Panellists Susan Brown, Deputy Head and UN Assistant Secretary General, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Professor Lord Nicholas Stern, IG Patel Chair of Economics and Government, London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) Asif Saleh, Executive Director, BRAC Payal Dalal, Executive Vice President, Global Programs, Center for Inclusive Growth, Mastercard Moderator: Cailin Birch, Global Economist, The Economist Intelligence Unit (The EIU) Closing His Excellency Mr. Ismaël Nabé, Minister of Planning, International Cooperation and Development of the Republic of Guinea  
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Getting Growth Right: A Vision for Global Prosperity
Getting Growth Right: a vision for global prosperity in the next decade Organised by the International Growth Centre at the London School of Economics, the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, and Business Fights Poverty, this official companion session to the FCDO Global Partnership Conference explores what it means to “get growth right” amid geopolitical fragmentation, AI, climate risk and demographic change. Building on the Beyond GDP agenda, it examines how growth metrics must evolve to support shared wellbeing, sustainability and resilience within planetary and social boundaries. Panellists from government, industry, academia and multilateral organisations discussed implications for policy, business and supply chains, and how countries can adopt credible, politically viable growth models. Host Jonathan Leape, Executive Director at International Growth Centre (IGC), London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) Opening Seema Malhotra MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State (Minister for Equalities) and Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State (Indo-Pacific), UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office Panellists Susan Brown, Deputy Head and UN Assistant Secretary General, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Professor Lord Nicholas Stern, IG Patel Chair of Economics and Government, London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) Asif Saleh, Executive Director, BRAC Payal Dalal, Executive Vice President, Global Programs, Center for Inclusive Growth, Mastercard Moderator: Cailin Birch, Global Economist, The Economist Intelligence Unit (The EIU) Closing His Excellency Mr. Ismaël Nabé, Minister of Planning, International Cooperation and Development of the Republic of Guinea  
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How can companies strengthen livelihoods through their value chains?
Watch this Workshop on how companies can strengthen livelihoods through their value chains, including suppliers, distributors and employees. Through an interview-style panel and table discussions, participants explored what effective action looks like in practice, how to embed livelihoods into core business strategy, and how to scale solutions through partnerships. SPEAKERS: Sandra Fontano, Senior Global Social Sustainability Manager, Unilever Bilal Bawany, Global Sustainable Sourcing Lead, Mars Snacking, Mars Inc Frances Goodwin, Living Wage Lead, Primark Cares, Primark Myriam Ballot, Inclusive Sourcing Global Manager, L’Oréal Moderator: Zahid Torres-Rahman OBE, Co-Founder and CEO, Business Fights Poverty
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How are current social and environmental challenges disrupting livelihoods?
Watch this Workshop which explores the biggest disruptive forces reshaping livelihoods, including AI and climate change. Take a deeper look at the impacts on women, youth and refugees. Featuring an interview-style panel and facilitated table discussions, participants shared insights and practical responses, drawing on experience from organisations working at the frontline of change. SPEAKERS: Cordelia Chesnutt, Migration Specialist, Private Sector 4 Refugees, The World Bank Group Franziska Deininger, Program Officer for Europe & Just Transition, The World Bank Group Kate Sullam, Head of Impact Measurement and Insights, Standard Chartered Rachel Seftel, Head of Research and Impact, Cherie Blair Foundation for Women Moderator: Alice Allan, Co-Director, Business Fights Poverty Institute
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Vicky Sins

From Promises to Implementation
In this COP30 follow-up conversation, Jamie Coates, CEO of Wise Responder, guest professor at Fundação Dom Cabral (FDC), and the Business Fights Poverty representative at COP30, speaks with Vicky Sins from the World Benchmarking Alliance (WBA) about what COP30 revealed for corporate climate accountability. Vicky believes that we must move beyond big promises. Companies need credible, integrated transition plans backed by investments, with people and nature at the centre. Part of the Business Fights Poverty Climate Series 2025.
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Fabio Marques

How Business Can Drive Climate Action
Fabio Marques, from Fundação Dom Cabral, outlines three essential pathways for businesses to strengthen their role in climate mitigation and adaptation during COP30. Part of the Business Fights Poverty Climate Series 2025.
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Flavia & Raquel

Youth Voices at COP30
On the final day of COP30 in Belém, Flavia & Raquel from Fundação Dom Cabral reflect on why young people must not only talk about climate action but actively shape it. Part of the Business Fights Poverty Climate Series 2025.
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Heiko Hosomi Spitzeck Director, Sustainability Research Center, FDC

COP30 Reflections
As COP30 draws to a close in Belém, ​​Heiko Spitzeck, Director, Sustainability Research Center, Fundação Dom Cabral, shares a personal reflection highlighting both the urgency and the hope emerging from a week of negotiations, side events and on-the-ground solutions. Part of the Business Fights Poverty Climate Series 2025.
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Insights from COP 30 and Community Leadership
This live panel discussion brought together global experts, practitioners, and peers to discuss cross-sector collaboration and people-centred solutions for climate action, highlighting the importance of sustainable business practices, community engagement, and innovative partnerships. Panellists shared actionable strategies for integrating social and environmental impact into business KPIs and fostering long-term, inclusive progress. Panel: Carolina Zuluaga, Manager, Research and Knowledge, Center for Inclusive Growth, Mastercard Marlena Babicka, Head of Sustainability and ESG, Avon Monique Ntumngia, Senior Project & Portfolio Lead, Green Girls Organisation  ​​Heiko Spitzeck, Director, Sustainability Research Center, Fundação Dom Cabral  Jamie Coats, Visiting Professor, Fundação Dom Cabral and CEO Wise Responder    Moderator: Katie Hyson, Director, Thought Leadership, Business Fights Poverty We’d also like to thank the following members of our community for opening the Table Discussions during the breakouts: Casey Harrison, CSO, Nuru International Laura Hawkesford, Co-Director, The Partnership Collective Wangiwe Joanna Kambuzi, Managing Director, Emerge Livelihoods Ekanath Khatiwada, Development Professional, Global Expert Network Member, Business Fights Poverty Jennifer Owens, CMO, Jennworks Steph Shankland, Economist, Global Expert Network Member, Business Fights Poverty Martina Swart, Independent NED and Global Expert Network Member, Business Fights Poverty   Part of the Business Fights Poverty Climate Series 2025.
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