Economic Development

Economic Development Strategies to Combat Global Poverty

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Introducing the Strive Community Small Business Evidence Map

Strive Community has launched the first version of their Small Business Evidence Map, a tool that charts the impact of digital and data-first support on small businesses. A resource for organisations that support small businesses to go digital, allowing users to understand the current state of evidence and explore more about what does—and doesn’t—have an impact on small businesses.
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The Business of Care: Standard Chartered Interview

To mark the first UN endorsed International Day for Care (29 Oct) we have published a series of in-depth interviews, conducted as part of the research for a new report on how multinationals can better support care economy enterprises. 
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The Business of Care: Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth

To mark the first UN endorsed International Day for Care (29 Oct) we have published a series of in-depth interviews, conducted as part of the research for a new report on how multinationals can better support care economy enterprises. 
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The Business of Care: Anglo American Interview

To mark the first UN endorsed International Day for Care (29 Oct) we have published a series of in-depth interviews, conducted as part of the research for a new report on how multinationals can better support care economy enterprises. 
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The Business of Care: Unilever Interview

To mark the first UN endorsed International Day for Care (29 Oct) we have published a series of in-depth interviews, conducted as part of the research for a new report on how multinationals can better support care economy enterprises. 
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The Business of Care: Primark Interview

To mark the first UN endorsed International Day for Care (29 Oct) we have published a series of in-depth interviews, conducted as part of the research for a new report on how multinationals can better support care economy enterprises. 
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Youth Inclusion and Business with Morten of Novozymes and AiLun of The Opportunity Network

Morten Enggaard Rasmussen, of Novozymes A/S and AiLun Ku, of The Opportunity Network talk frankly on engaging young people in business.
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Capturing Natural Goodness In Hazelnuts From Soil To Snack

Explore the journey of Turkish hazelnuts from soil to snack, learn how these premium nuts, grown in the climate of the Black Sea region, become global confectionery and healthy snacks, all while uplifting local communities.
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Improving Health Financing and Health Outcomes

The Global Financing Facility’s contribution to improving health financing and health outcomes in Ethiopia
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Online Written Discussion – Living Wages

Our online written discussion explored the transformative impact of living wages on businesses, emphasizing the profound benefits for employees, value chains, and broader societal
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Food Security and Farmer Livelihoods with Cesar and Michelle

Michelle Grogg, Cargill and Cesar Galaviz, Rancher, Farmer and Agronomist, Mexico talk food security and farmer livelihoods
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Business’s Role in Advancing Women, Children, and Adolescents’ Wellbeing

Business Fights Poverty’s recent online discussion explored what companies across a broad range of sectors can do to boost health for women, children and young people in LMICs. Read on to learn three recommended focus areas for business action.
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Addressing Health Inequities and Preventing Disease

Watch this Fireside Chat with MSD to hear about the ways in which the private sector can help overcome health inequities and prevent disease,
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Changing Attitudes and Empowering Young Girls in Senegal

The ISMEA pilot project, supported by the World Bank and the Global Financing Facility, empowers young girls in impoverished regions of Senegal. It transforms futures through education and support on health, hygiene and entrepreneurship.
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An Agenda to Address Inequality in Sustainable Finance Decision-Making

Rising inequalities both between and within countries are fueling polarization and protectionist pressures, hampering social cohesion and political stability. Leading economists are calling for society to combat inequality, demanding better measurement and ambitious targets. Businesses and investors have significant roles to play. The private sector, through various practices, can contribute to inequalities, alleviate inequalities, and also face risks posed by inequalities.
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Mainstreaming Gender to Power Sustainable Business Growth

Gender equality is the cornerstone of sustainable business growth. This article explores how MEDA’s Gender Equality Mainstreaming (GEM) Framework is advancing gender equality, in addition to business growth and impact. After applying GEM to 40 businesses and investment funds globally, MEDA found that mainstreaming gender throughout business operations was linked with greater commercial success.
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Building an Equitable and Resilient Future

Building an Equitable and Resilient Future Watch our Fireside Chat with Visa Inc and the Harvard Kennedy School Corporate Responsibility Initiative to explore the trends shaping business
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Global Goals Summit 2023 – Day 1 – Fireside 1

Building an Equitable and Resilient Future Watch our Fireside Chat with Visa Inc and the Harvard Kennedy School Corporate Responsibility Initiative to explore the trends shaping business
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Catalysing Female Entrepreneurship and Improving Access to Healthcare

Our workshop with Reckitt and WiNFUND is an opportunity to learn from 6 entrepreneurs from across Africa, and hear the speakers’ insights on how
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Global Goals Summit 2023 – Day 2 – Workshop 4

Catalysing female entrepreneurship and improving access to healthcare  Our workshop with Reckitt and WiNFUND is an opportunity to learn from 6 entrepreneurs from across
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