Measuring Social Impact Archives

Afro-futurist Innovators Know What We Should Build Next

Discover how Afro-futurist innovators are shaping the next wave of technological and cultural advancements. By blending African heritage with futuristic ideas, they offer unique perspectives on building a more inclusive future. Explore the intersection of technology, culture, and social progress in this groundbreaking movement

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Finance and Investment, Impact Investing, Innovative Business Models, Measuring Social Impact, Racial Equity, Social Enterprises, Technology

August 14, 2024

Empowering Poor Populations: How Business Can Transform Poverty Relief

Explore Dr. Martin Burt’s insights on empowering the poor through business and capitalism. Discover how innovative strategies and the Poverty Stoplight model can transform poverty relief, emphasising the role of businesses in fostering economic growth and self-sufficiency. Learn how a shift in perspective can help eradicate poverty.

Engaging Employees, Innovative Business Models, Livelihoods and Jobs, Measuring Social Impact, Sustainable Employment

July 23, 2024

Enhancing Women’s Empowerment Strategies: The Investor’s View

Enhancing women’s empowerment strategies faces resistance from power dynamics and short-term profit concerns. However, long-term and well-diversified investors recognize the sustainable benefits of diversity, equity, and inclusion, influencing firms to prioritize gender equality and reaping positive financial outcomes. This article explores the critical role investors play in promoting women’s empowerment in business.

Business, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Economic Development, Financial Inclusion, Gender, Governance and Transparency, Human Rights and Governance, Impact Investing, LGBTQI+, Measuring Social Impact

June 19, 2024

Investing in Women Farmers with Leonor Gutiérrez Fernández

Social Impact Pioneer Leonor Gutiérrez Fernández, Director of Women in Agriculture Initiative (WAI) at Root Capital talks investing in women farmers.

Agriculture, Gender, Livelihoods and Jobs, Measuring Social Impact

May 13, 2024

Tackling Gender Inequality with Andreea Moldovan and Laura Shaw of Avon

Andreea Moldovan and Laura Shaw of Avon examine how to tackle gender inequality through work.

Corporate Impact, Gender, Measuring Social Impact

April 29, 2024

Climate Change and Global Health with Desta Lakew

Social Impact Pioneer, Desta Lakew joins us to share her insights on Africa’s health, climate change and why sick care won’t work.

Climate & Environment, Climate Action, Climate Justice, Health, Measuring Social Impact, Youth

April 24, 2024

Empowering Domestic Workers with Jenny Hoobler

Empowering domestic workers – Social Impact Pioneer Professor Jenny Hoobler unveils the critical role of domestic work in today’s workforce.

Gender, Measuring Social Impact, Social Enterprises

April 18, 2024

How Can Businesses Tackle the Digital Divide to Drive Social Mobility?

Having the means to engage effectively online is key in improving education and employment opportunities for those from low socioeconomic backgrounds, but is becoming increasingly difficult amid the cost-of-living crisis. Here, Guy Miller, CEO of full fibre network operator MS3 Networks, explores the digital divide’s negative impact on social mobility, and how businesses can tackle it.

Corporate Impact, Measuring Social Impact, Technology

April 18, 2024

3 Proven Strategies that Create Impact for Women Entrepreneurs

CARE USA’s Rathi Mani-Kandt shares insights on supporting women entrepreneurs and the privilege of collaborating with local partners to foster substantial systemic change for women.

Gender, Measuring Social Impact

April 16, 2024

The Business Agenda on Equity with Jane Nelson, Harvard Kennedy School

Jane Nelson of Harvard Kennedy School explains how the business agenda on equity has evolved over the past 20 years.

Gender, Measuring Social Impact, Social Enterprises

April 2, 2024

What Will it Take to Stop Poverty? With Martin Burt

What will it take to stop poverty? Social Impact Pioneer Dr Martin Burt explains all.

Business, Measuring Social Impact, Social Enterprises

March 25, 2024

Combining Social Impact and Entrepreneurship Skills with Orsolya Ihasz

Social Impact Pioneer Dr Orsolya Ihasz exemplifies what happens when social impact and entrepreneurship skills are combined.

Business, Corporate Impact, Education, Health, Measuring Social Impact, Social Enterprises

March 21, 2024

Integrating Gender Equality into Sustainability Standards: A Strategic Approach

ISEAL’s guidance, developed with the CGIAR Initiative, highlights the importance of integrating gender equality into sustainability standards. It outlines practices for enhancing women’s empowerment and representation in supply chains, advocating for holistic, organization-wide strategies to address gender inequalities and promote sustainable development.

Corporate Impact, Gender, Global Goals, Measuring Social Impact

March 14, 2024

Social Impact Measurement and Human Rights Regulation with Emily Kane Miller

Social Impact Pioneer – Emily Kane Miller discusses measuring social impact and human rights regulation.

Corporate Impact, Human Rights, Measuring Social Impact

February 27, 2024

Education Equity with Mohan Sivaloganathan

Education equity. Social Impact Pioneer, Mohan Sivaloganathan talks education and employment preparedness, fairness & closing inequality gaps.

Corporate Impact, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Education, Measuring Social Impact, Sustainable Employment

February 15, 2024

Combining Personal and Business Purpose with Hamzah Sarwar

Social Impact Pioneer – Hamzah Sarwar – shares the challenges of combining personal and business purpose.

Corporate Impact, Intrapreneurship, Measuring Social Impact, Social Enterprises

February 1, 2024

Making Living Wages Work, with Jeff Bakes, IKEA

Jeff Bakes of IKEA explores what it takes to make living wages work.

Corporate Impact, Innovative Business Models, Living Wages, Measuring Social Impact, Sustainable Employment

January 17, 2024

Together for 2024

The landscape of global development is evolving, with new challenges and opportunities emerging on the horizon. As we navigate these complexities, the power of collaboration, innovation and impactful action becomes increasingly apparent. This paper synthesises the insights from a vibrant Online Written Discussion, “Together for 2024”.

Agriculture, Business, Care Economy, Climate Action, Conflict and Peace, Corporate Impact, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Education, Engaging Employees, Finance and Investment, Food and Nutrition, Gender, Governance and Transparency, Health, Human Rights, Innovative Business Models, Living Wages, Measuring Social Impact, Sustainable Employment

January 9, 2024

Social Impact Pioneer, Azfar Khan Explores the Complexities and Transformative Potential of Living Wages.

In this podcast social impact pioneer, Azfar Khan explores the complexities and transformative potential of living wages.

Living Wages, Measuring Social Impact

December 20, 2023

Evidence-Based Decision Making: Programs for Women-Owned Small Businesses

Explore Strive Community’s Small Business Evidence Map: an innovative tool with 100+ studies aiding impactful digital support strategies for small businesses, focusing on unique needs and effective approaches for women-owned enterprises

Gender, Measuring Social Impact, Technology

December 14, 2023