Diversity Archives

Views from the Global Goals Summit on Business Fights Poverty’s New Report: Making the Five Bridges to 2045 a Reality

At this year’s Business Fights Poverty Global Goals Summit, a number of sessions turned their attention to the launch of our new Five Bridges to 2045: How Business Can Build a Fairer, More Resilient Future. Eighteen experts from our global network took part in online sessions and an in-person event hosted with Barclays in New York, where representatives from Ikea, Natura, Vodafone Foundation, ABF Sugar and Fundación Paraguaya shared their perspectives on how to bring the report’s vision of embedding social impact and sustainability into core business closer to reality.

Agriculture, Business, Business Purpose, Climate & Environment, Climate Action, Climate Justice, Corporate Impact, Diversity, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Economic Development, Education, Employment and Jobs, Equity, Equity and Inclusion, Finance and Investment, Financial Inclusion, Fostering Leadership, Global Goals, Governance and Transparency, Health, Human Rights, Human Rights and Governance, Impact Investing, Impact Measurement, Learning and Skills, Livelihoods and Jobs, Living Wages, Micro, Partnerships, Responsible Business, Small and Medium Enterprises, Social Welfare, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Employment, Technology

October 22, 2025

Inclusive Advertising: The Case for Marcomms for a Better World

Challenging stereotypes through marketing isn’t just good ethics—it’s smart business. With global ad spend nearing $2 trillion, brands have immense power to shift harmful beliefs. This article explores how inclusive communications can reduce discrimination, boost ROI, and unlock competitive advantage—if businesses act now, before the window of opportunity closes.

Diversity, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Equity and Inclusion, Gender, Measuring Social Impact

September 12, 2025

When Opportunity Knocks: Three Keys for Creating Inclusive Growth through Sales-Agent Models

Sales agent models have the potential to improve access to goods and services while creating economic opportunity for women and youth. Drawing on work from Rwanda and Mozambique, TechnoServe’s Sophie Duchanoy and Sarah Bove share three key factors in making these approaches work.

Agriculture, Diversity, Equity, Equity and Inclusion, Gender, Health, Innovative Business Models, Livelihoods and Jobs, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Poverty, Small and Medium Enterprises, Sustainable Development, Technology, Youth

April 22, 2025

DEI: Do or Die

The backlash against diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is intensifying, with political and corporate shifts challenging its future. However, DEI remains essential for fairness, business success, and innovation. This article explores strategies for navigating the debate, balancing meritocracy with inclusion, and ensuring workplaces remain diverse, equitable, and open to all.

Business Purpose, Corporate Impact, Diversity, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Equity, Equity and Inclusion

February 19, 2025

Global Goals 2022 – Day 2_WORKSHOP_BARCLAYS

Our workshop explored “How can innovations in workforce development programmes address racial equity and inclusion issues?” and emphasized the importance of centering equity in

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

September 21, 2022

Global Goals 2022 – Day 2_WEBINAR_DEI Strategy IFC

Our webinar explored “How can we think globally and act locally in order to build effective diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) strategies?”, discussing the

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

September 21, 2022

UNGA2020 – Day 2 Webinar 2

Our webinar explored “Driving Digital Equity for the Most Vulnerable” examining the role of businesses in promoting digital equity, inclusive development, and equitable access

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

September 22, 2020

Global Summit 2020 – Day 4 Webinar 2

Our webinar explored “How can companies accelerate the opportunities and inclusion of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic people?” Panellists discussed COVID-19’s impacts on BAME

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

July 16, 2020