Economic Development

Economic Development Strategies to Combat Global Poverty

Six Actions Businesses Can Take To Reduce Negative Impacts of Purchasing Practices on Human Rights

As Human Rights Due Diligence becomes increasingly important for businesses, Oxfam’s Private Sector Human Rights Advisor, Monica Romis looks at how purchasing practices have direct implications on the human rights of workers, sharing some of Oxfam’s research and highlighting concrete steps business can take for a more equitable sharing of rights and responsibilities through the supply chain.
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Living Wages: Lessons Learned from a Decade of Oxfam’s Work

Rachel Wilshaw, Workers’ Rights Senior Manager and Monica Romis, Private Sector Human Rights Advisor, reflect on a decade of working with businesses on living wage – with practical lessons from work done with companies that have partnered with Oxfam and made changes that have a positive impact on workers.
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The importance of ‘tri-partite’ partnerships between business, NGOs and government

In this blog, Fairtrade reflects on some of the learnings from the Cadbury Farmer Resilience Fund, a partnership between Fairtrade, Mondelēz International and the FCDO.[1]  The importance of “tri-partite” partnerships between business, NGOs and government, co-creation with producers and embedding gender inclusion and climate resilience will be critical to ensure sustainable livelihoods in global supply chains.
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How to enhance innovation and intrapreneurship in your organisation

Lorena explains why intrapreneurship is so critical for our current reality and she shares her advice with intrapreneurs who are starting their journey.
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Inclusive growth for micro and small enterprises (MSEs) with Payal Dalal and Evelyn Nguyen

Micro and small enterprises (MSEs) are vital to inclusive growth. Payal Dalal of Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth and Evelyn Nguyen explain why.
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How to respond to gender inequality issues in global supply chains

Jiselle Steele is Private Sector Gender Advisor at Oxfam Business Advisory Service. In this session, Jiselle explains what has been the impact of COVID-19 on inequality and gender gaps in the private sector, and how companies can identify and respond to gender inequality issues in global supply chains.
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How to put intergenerational fairness into practice

Julie Jenson Bennett is Practice Lead for Intergenerational Fairness at the School of International Futures (SOIF), an institution that helps policy makers and business leaders to make their organisations future-ready. In this session, Julie explained why intergenerational fairness is important to business and how companies can put intergenerational fairness into practice.
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GG2021 – Day 1 Webinar 1

Our webinar explored “Business Leadership for the SDGs” and discussed the role companies play in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals, supporting small and micro
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4 Pillars for Rebuilding Better

Over half of young people think that humanity is doomed, according to a new climate change survey. Since I was born just over 50 years ago, global surface temperatures have risen faster than in any other 50-year period over the past 2,000 years. Clearly, my generation has a lot to answer for. What is one to do in the face of such dire challenges? For business, the message from employees, customers and their other stakeholders is clear: do something.
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Zubair Junjunia

Meet Zubair Junjunia, he is an educational activist, social entrepreneur, and founder of ZNotes – the online learning platform which shares revision notes democratically for students by students.
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Business Fights Poverty Global Goals 2021

Access resources for Day 1 of the Business Fights Poverty Global Goals Summit: LEADERSHIP, Business innovation to deliver the SDGS. 20 September 2021, 1pm
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Charlotte Ntim

During our conversation, Charlotte Ntim, Disruptive Technology Officer with IFC’s Gender and Economic Inclusion Group, shares with us how the pandemic has disproportionately impacted on women-owned businesses, and why achieving gender parity on e-commerce platforms could be a $15 billion opportunity.
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Addressing global inequalities through trade and employment with Pins Brown, Natura &Co

What is invisible labour and why should businesses care about it? Meet Pins Brown, Head of Responsible Procurement at Natura &Co – the parent company which includes the brands Avon, Natura Cosmeticos, The Body Shop and Aesop. Pins and her team work to address global inequalities through trade and employment.
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Responsibility in rum

When you think of rum, it’s possible that exotic beaches and elaborate cocktails come to mind. However, despite luxury connotations, the rum industry has multiple sustainability challenges and supply chain risks.
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Collaborating beyond COVID-19: How Business Can Go Beyond the Bottom Line

In our current times, the balance between profit and purpose has never been more tested than during the current global health crisis which we presently face. As much as the pandemic has affected communities, cultures and countries across the world, it has impacted people on a personal level and shifted the perspective on international cooperation, and, of course, how we collaborate.
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5 Principles for Powerful Partnerships: Where Profit meets Social Impact

A catalytic collaboration in Vietnam is stimulating business growth for women entrepreneurs by challenging misconceptions and improving access to finance, networks and critical support services.
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A Week of Inspiration and Insight at the Business Fights Poverty Global Summit 2021

It was inspiring to witness the extent of our collective energy and expertise at the Business Fights Poverty Global Summit 2021. This five-day event, held from 21-25th June, brought together over 80 speakers with more than 1000 registered participants to celebrate the successes of our members; share insights and lessons learned; and build our resilience.
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Creating An Environment Where Social Impact Businesses Can Thrive

An insights paper on how social entrepreneur leaders of colour in the U.S. are struggling to find sufficient investment to build businesses that serve their communities, with practical actions that need to be taken. With Barclays.
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The National Business Compact on Coronavirus – One Year On: A Blueprint for Rapid Collaboration?

A report that identifies ten key elements that were integral to its success, and that provide insights on the way organisations could work together to tackle future crises and challenges. With the Corporate Responsibility Initiative, Harvard Kennedy School, and the UK Aid / Unilever Hygiene and Behaviour Change Coalition.
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Corporate Philanthropy Reimagined:  The Resilience Fund for Women in Global Value Chains

The emerging post-pandemic world demands both reflection and imagination. Changemakers in the private sector should consider this a strategic moment to transform the way business engages with local communities in their global supply chains, and to advance new solutions to the pressing need for gender equality, health, and economic resilience.
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