Economic Development

Economic Development Strategies to Combat Global Poverty

Global Goals Summit 2023 – Day 1 – Workshop 2

This hybrid workshop with Mars Inc you can learn about the latest research on the business case for integrating social and environmental strategies into business
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Global Goals Summit 2023 – Day 3 – Fireside Chat 1

This Fireside Chat with the World Bank Group’s International Finance Corporation (IFC) covered how businesses are driving inclusive employment practices that enhance participation, advancement,
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The Role of Men in Women’s Empowerment with Dorothea and Ravi

The Role of Men in Women’s Empowerment with Dorothea Arndt from Hand in Hand and Ravi Verma from ICRW
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Overcoming Challenges and the Journey Ahead for Refugee Women

THE FULL VIDEO IS AVAILABLE TO VIEW ABOVE – LOG IN/SIGN UP IS OPTIONAL UNTIL 31 OCTOBER 2023 The hybrid workshop with Visa Inc
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Building an Equitable and Resilient Future

This fireside was the opening session of the Business Fights Poverty Global Goals Summit which was broadcast across multiple locations: New York, London, Nairobi
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Driving Inclusive Employment at the Base of the Economic Pyramid

THE FULL VIDEO IS AVAILABLE TO VIEW ABOVE – LOG IN/SIGN UP IS OPTIONAL UNTIL 31 OCTOBER 2023 This fireside chat with IFC (International
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Wheat Seeds. Food fortification

Acting Together for More Nutritious Food

Explore the challenge of scaling up staple food fortification to combat micronutrient deficiencies. Regulatory frameworks are in place, but implementation requires collaboration with millers and public-private partnerships. Micronutrient deficiencies affect billions, and fortification is a cost-effective solution. This article outlines six opportunities, from transparency to policy advocacy, to strengthen food fortification at scale, promoting health and nutrition worldwide.
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10 Businesses Making the SDGs their Business

Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is a huge challenge but also the business opportunity of a lifetime. If we seize this, we can help our economies transition to a more sustainable, inclusive and healthier world.
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Five Reasons Why Businesses Should Prioritise Supporting Women in Global Garment Supply Chains

During Global Goals Week, RISE: Reimagining Industry to Support Equality presents five reasons why businesses should prioritize supporting women workers in global garment supply chains and how by doing so, they can improve workers’ lives, strengthen the supply chain, catalyze systems change and contribute to meeting the UN Sustainable Development Goals
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Navigating the Future: A Deep Dive into Futures Thinking and Sustainability with Ariel and Li Lin

Social Impact Pioneers, Ariel Muller & LiLin Loh, of Forum for the Future explore futures thinking and sustainability.
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Empowering Women in Cotton Farming: Building Resilience Amid Climate Change Challenges

As the climate crisis worsens, women are crucial to the success of cotton-growing communities. Here’s the support they need.
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How can businesses support care economy enterprises across the value chain?

This report underscores the pivotal role of businesses in advancing SDG 5 for gender equality through the care economy. It highlights the increasing demand for care services and the innovative solutions offered by social entrepreneurs. With insights from global corporations, the report presents a framework for businesses to collaborate with care enterprises, emphasizing the urgency to address the care crisis and champion gender equality. With IDRC.
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Investment in the Health Women and Children

Delivering Healthier Futures for Women, Children and Adolescents: What is the role of business?

Join us for this live written discussion with a panel of experts to explore the role of business in improving maternal, child and adolescent
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Buisness people at round table. Fintech Africa

Beyond Doing Good: Why ESG Makes Great Business Sense for African Fintechs

African fintechs are recognizing that embracing Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles not only enhances their investment appeal but also drives sustainable business growth. This article uncovers how fintechs are embracing responsibility for sustainable advancement.
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Investment in the Health Women and Children

Catalysing Investment in the Health of Women, Children, and Adolescents

The health of women, children and adolescents should be a concern for all of us, including multinational business. This article explains how the Global Financing Facility for Women, Children and Adolescents is helping to catalyse investment in this critical area, including through partnerships with the private sector.
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Just Transition

A Just Transition: A Deep Dive into Benchmarking Expectations with the WBA

Savanna and Joachim from the World Benchmarking Alliance (WBA) provide practical support for business on delivering a just transition.
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Improving Human Wellbeing in the Coffee Supply Chain

Better data and social performance benchmarks are critical to achieving more sustainable and equitable value chains. Tom Adams and Madeline Copp of 60 Decibels discuss the need to listen to farmers directly and at scale in order to improve their livelihoods.
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Foresight Tools

How to Improve Strategic Planning by Using Foresight Tools

The Decision Makers’ toolkit, ‘Beyond Strategic Planning’, is designed to help businesses prepare better for the future. The toolkit was developed by California 100 and the British-based futures practice, SOIF. It includes evidence of successful foresight applications and tools and approaches that connect foresight to strategic action.
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Addressing Global Hunger: Insights from Ceres2030 Project

Despite progress, 828 million face hunger, up by 150 million due to COVID-19. The Ceres2030 study highlights key strategies: empower communities, boost farm productivity, improve food distribution. The Zero Hunger Private Sector Pledge invites companies to join efforts, pledging financial commitments. Together, we strive to end hunger sustainably by 2030.
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Female shop owner surrounded by produce in Pakistan

Weathering COVID-19: Small and Micro Businesses in Pakistan

Amid the pandemic, women entrepreneurs suffered due to school closures and business shutdowns, highlighting gender inequalities and SDG challenges. Seizing hope from stories like Seema, who embraced digital tools, calls for collaborative efforts. Southern Voice’s article enriches SDG discussions with diverse Global South perspectives, advocating for inclusive policies and knowledge-sharing to empower women entrepreneurs
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What do we mean by "Economic Development"?

Explore how economic growth can significantly reduce poverty through innovative business initiatives and strategic planning. Join us in making a difference.

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