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Can Training Promote Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace?

The private sector is quick to adopt training programmes to foster diversity and inclusion at work. Yet, evidence shows diversity training regularly falls short of changing behaviour. The case of Electricidade de Moçambique (EDM), the state-owned electricity company of Mozambique, demonstrates that training can start shifting the dial towards a more inclusive workplace culture—if it acknowledges the root cause of discrimination.

Diversity, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Equity, Equity and Inclusion, Gender, Gender Equality, Learning and Skills, Responsible Business, Women

February 13, 2024

Practical Action: Climate Change and Poverty Increases Gender Based Violence

Business Impact, Business Purpose, climate, Climate Action, Climate Justice, Diversity, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Gender, Gender Equality, Gender-Based Violence, Impact, Poverty, Social Impact, Women

November 27, 2023

Empowering Ghanaian Women in Sustainable Shea Trading

Shea trading does nothing to lift women producers in Ghana above the UN poverty line. The Dipaliya Return on Extraction business model changes all that, empowering women, providing fair wages, and enabling community investments. Dipaliya stands for ethical and regenerative shea trading in Ghana.

Agriculture, Business Impact, Diversity, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Ethical Business, Gender, Gender Equality, Life on Land, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Trade, Women

October 30, 2023

Youth Inclusion and Business with Morten of Novozymes and AiLun of The Opportunity Network

Business Impact, Business Purpose, Diversity, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Impact, Social Impact, Technology

October 24, 2023

Investors and Female Entrepreneurs, with Sanjukta and Heather

Diversity, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Equity, Equity and Inclusion, Finance and Investment, Gender, Gender Equality, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Responsible Investment, Small and Medium Enterprises, Social Enterprise, Social Impact, Women

August 10, 2023

Economic Costs of LGBTI+ exclusion, with Ricardo and Lee

Business Impact, Diversity, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, LGBTQI+, Responsible Business

May 2, 2023

Gender Equity Pathways at work with Rani from IFC and Tere of Circle de Luz

Business Impact, Diversity, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Employment and Jobs, Equity, Equity and Inclusion, ESG, Ethical Business, Gender, Gender Equality, Responsible Business, Women

March 15, 2023

What Does it Take to be a Female Entrepreneur? With Naom and Natasha

Business Impact, Diversity, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Equity, Equity and Inclusion, Gender, Gender Equality, Leadership, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Social Enterprise, Women

March 9, 2023

Empowering Foundations of Learning Pave the Way for Gender Equity

This International Women’s Day, the world will celebrate the significant achievements and contributions of girls and women around the globe, and engage in discussion about gender equity. NewGlobe emphasizes the importance of having a strong focus on the foundation of equity and empowerment – education and the ability to learn.

Diversity, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Equity, Equity and Inclusion, Gender, Gender Equality, Women

March 8, 2023

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