Economic Development

Economic Development Strategies to Combat Global Poverty

Global Summit 2023 – Day 2 – Workshop 1

This insights paper captures the key takeaways from a skills-based session, “Partnerships for Systemic Change: Practical Approaches in Food Systems”, where global experts in
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Global Summit 2023 – Day 2 – Fireside Chat

The Business Fights Poverty Global Summit 2023 brought together thought leaders in a fireside chat to explore how business partnerships can be leveraged to
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5 Insights on Generative AI, Social Impact and the Role of Business

Our latest report explores the rapid evolution of generative AI, its potential for positive social impact, the risks it poses, and the crucial role of businesses in harnessing its benefits and mitigating its risks. Share your perspectives and help shape our collective thinking on building an equitable, resilient future.
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Global Summit 2023 – Day 1 – Twitter Space

The Business Fights Poverty Global Summit 2023’s Twitter Space discussion, aptly titled “Amplifying Social Impact Through Business,” was a pivotal discourse for business leaders,
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Global Summit 2023 – Day 1 – Peer Circles – Social Impact

The Business Fights Poverty Global Summit 2023 workshop titled “Integrating Social Impact into Business DNA” was a poignant exploration of how businesses can effectively
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Micol Pistelli (UNHCR) and Ricardo Martin Garcia Tafur (IFC)

Financial Inclusion for Displaced People, with Micol, UNHCR and Ricardo, IFC

Micol Pistelli (UNHCR) and Ricardo Martin Garcia Tafur (IFC) explain why financial inclusion is a problem for displaced people.
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Parents in the Workplace: Help Co-Create a New Tool for Employers

The Equality Institute is undertaking a new initiative looking at the challenges parents face in the workplace, how these challenges differ for mothers versus fathers and other people caring for children, and what employers can do to help overcome them. But we need your help. Please Share your views in this Parents in the Workplace Survey.
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Sustainable Green Building and Green Tree Tops ESG

How Can We Better Articulate the Benefits of Managing ESG Issues for Businesses and Stakeholders?

While ESG has moved from a fringe topic to the forefront of business and investment strategies, questions persist about its real impact and how best to articulate its benefits. Experts and contributors from across the Business Fights Poverty community recently met to share their insights, highlighting several strategies and areas for improvement.
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Supply Chain Contracts are Protecting Human Rights, with Sue, Patrick and Olivia

Social Impact Pioneers Sue Maslow, Patrick Miller and Olivia Windham Stewart – explain Supply Chain Contracts & Human Rights Due Diligence
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How Can the Private Sector Tackle Inequality and Generate Shared Prosperity for All? 

Systemic inequality poses an existential threat to our society and economy. The Business Commission to Tackle Inequality (BCTI)’s flagship report is an urgent call to business leaders to prioritize ten impactful actions that champion equity and inclusion and drive truly transformative change.
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Food Technology Can Feed the World, So Says Social Impact Pioneer Donna Rosa

Donna’s high-flying career in food technology and nutritional science would have been enough for most of us. Instead, Donna then switched to helping entrepreneurs in emerging markets be more successful and scale their business. If nothing else this conversation is an inspiring journey revealing that a combination of science, technology, and business expertise can create positive social impact in the world.
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Understanding Local Markets Can Create Green Jobs and Improved Livelihoods in African Cities

The transition to a green economy offers the prospect of an improved environment and better livelihoods. But unlocking that opportunity requires understanding local markets and economic incentives.
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Business Action on Climate Resilience

Action on Climate Resilience is Business Critical

As the impacts of climate change bite, business efforts to reduce emissions must now be matched by action to strengthen climate resilience. Here Dr. Tom Mitchell, Executive Director, International Institute for Environment of Development (IIED), sets out four action areas where companies can better protect themselves and others, while seizing opportunities to market resilience-enhancing products.
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Economic Costs of LGBTI+ exclusion, with Ricardo and Lee

What is the economic cost of LGBTI+ exclusion? Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex or Questioning (LGBTI+) people are among the most marginalised and excluded groups but what does this mean for business around the world? This podcast examines the opportunity that fully inclusive organisations can offer. Listen in to hear from Social Impact Pioneers and leading voices on LGBTI+ inclusion: Lee Badgett and Ricardo Garcia Tafur.
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Tackling Digital and Financial Exclusion: Women Vendors Raising Themselves Out of Poverty with Social Media Marketing

Women micro-entrepreneurs in Nairobi’s informal settlements struggle to get online and access the credit they need. Hand in Hand and Visa Inc.’s groundbreaking ‘acceleration’ programme tackled digital and financial exclusion, boosting participants’ profits by an average of 95%. Lucy Kerei, Programme Manager at Hand in Hand, Eastern Africa, shares how.
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Addressing Vaccination Inequity Among Marginalised Groups in Europe

To address falling rates of routine vaccinations in Europe, Immunisation week should focus minds on targeting those experiencing poverty and social exclusion.
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Scaling Green Tech Solutions for Smallholder Farmers: Insights from a Ghanaian Female Entrepreneur and an Africa and Middle East regional female leader in finance.

Scaling Green Tech Solutions for Smallholder Farmers, with Audrey and Khadija

Are you ready to learn from a young female entrepreneur from Ghana and an Africa and Middle East female finance leader from Pakistan who are passionate about the way we approach green tech solutions and improve incomes for smallholder farmers? Then buckle up and tune into this podcast featuring Social Impact Pioneers Audrey S-Darko and Khadija Hashimi
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Female Entrepreneurs and the Vegan Women Summit, with Jennifer Stojkovic

Unlocking the power of female entrepreneurs from the inside – social impact pioneer Jenny Stojkovic, joins us to share her journey.
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Six Principles for Businesses to Drive Sustainable Behaviour Change in Low-Income Communities

Six Principles for Businesses to Drive Sustainable Behaviour Change in Low-Income Communities

Discover the six principles that businesses can use to drive sustainable behaviour change in low-income communities. Based on his experiences with TRANSFORM, Dr. Richard L. Wright shares his insights and learnings to inspire other businesses to use their influence to help create more sustainable societies. Learn how to engage customers, broaden the conversation, ensure impact, and more.
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Rani Pooran and Tere Gonzalez

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

What does it take to create gender equality at work? How can we help marginalised groups progress in business – and particularly marginalised women in business? Listen to this podcast to hear from Social Impact Pioneers helping young women from underserved backgrounds to progress and succeed in the workplace.
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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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