Economic Development

Economic Development Strategies to Combat Global Poverty

Announcing the launch of the GSMA Innovation Fund for Digital Urban Services

Do you leverage digital technology to deliver urban services with social, economic and environmental Impact? if you do so in the fields of plastic and waste management, energy, water or sanitation, the newly launched GSMA fund could support you. Red on to learn more.
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Business Partnerships as a Force for Good: A Tool for Rapid Collaboration?

Join this live written discussion, as part of our Rebuild Better Partnerships Summit. This discussion will take place on 26 May 3.15 PM – 4.30 PM BST/ 10.15 AM- 11.30 AM EDT
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How can we accelerate multi-stakeholder partnering to tackle waves of urgent threats?

This article considers what we can learn from multi-stakeholder-partnerships which developed during the Covid-19 pandemic for other partnerships now and in future. It is equally if not more urgent and important to address another global threat – climate change – with the mindset of rapid partnering applied during the pandemic.
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Welcome Fireside Chat on Rebuilding Better

Yvette Torres-Rahman, Co-founder, Business Fights Poverty hosts a Fireside Chat on Rebuilding Better with: Giles Bolton, Responsible sourcing Director, Tesco Cathy Pieters, Senior Director
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Business Fights Poverty Rebuild Better Summit: Partnerships

Access the resources from our Rebuild Better Summit on Partnerships, 26 May 2021. We distil the lessons and insights of corporate and other partners
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Examples from the Corporate Human Rights Benchmark COVID-19 study: How some companies are responding to the crisis in a meaningful way

The World Benchmarking Alliance’s COVID-19 and human rights study shows companies still have a long way to go when it comes to adequately managing the human rights risks and impacts of the global pandemic. However, there are positive examples of businesses prioritising the rights of their workers.
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GS2021 – Forum 3

Our Online Written Discussion on “Creating an Integral Approach for Measuring Social and Environmental Impact,” delved into the requirements for addressing the climate crisis
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GS2021 – Forum 2

Our Online Written Discussion “Enhancing the Livelihoods of ‘Hidden Women’ in Global Smallholder Value Chains,” focused on how companies and partnerships can significantly improve
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GS2021 – Forum 1

Our Online Written Discussion covered “Embedding Climate and Social Innovation into Business.” Panelists explored the integral connection between a company’s purpose and its capacity
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GS2021 – Webinar 7

Our webinar explored the “Business Partnerships to Strengthen Food Systems,” delving into the essential components of successful partnerships and the role of these collaborations
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GS2021 – Webinar 4

Our webinar explored “The Business and Societal Case for Living Wages”. The participants explored how living wages are integral to rebuilding a better, more equitable
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GS2021 – Webinar 1

Our webinar explored “Business Leadership for the SDGs” and discussed the transformation of corporate commitments into tangible actions and the evolution beyond traditional philanthropy.
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Digital Dividends in Plastic Recycling

In GSMA’s new report, they explore the specific benefits that plastics organisations (for-profit start-ups or social enterprises that manage plastic waste collection and recycling) in LMICs currently reap, or could eventually reap, from using digital tools or services or partnering with technology organisations, such as mobile network operators (MNOs).
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Sea freight strengthens Kenya-to-Europe flower supply chain

When the COVID-19 pandemic struck, global supply chains were hit hard, affecting millions of workers across the globe. In the Kenyan floriculture sector, the subsequent 25-40% air freight reduction has meant lower export rates, a supply slowdown, and loss of jobs for thousands.
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Growing Haiti’s food systems with determination and partners

Greater food sovereignty in Haiti would support local farmers and reduce the risk of hunger crises in the future. A growing network of organizations is pushing Haiti in that direction, allowing more Haitian farmers to support their own families while getting food to those most in need. Acceso Haiti is part of that expanding ecosystem.
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How can companies contribute to growth that generates benefits for society as a whole?

At the Business Roundtable for Inclusive Growth, Fundación CODESPA and a group of Spanish companies dedicated their 2020 annual research study to answer the question above. As a result, it has inevitably sparked another question: Is inclusive growth possible now, in times of socio-economic crisis?
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Social metrics – or how to move towards a sustainable future that works for everyone

If we are to build a future that truly leaves no one behind, as envisioned by the Sustainable Development Goals, we need to move towards a world in which companies respect and value all people. The task ahead is complex, but social metrics such as the ones proposed in the World Benchmarking Alliance’s social transformation framework can help light the way, increase accountability, and enhance collaboration.
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Innovation in the Face of Crisis: How to Support Entrepreneurs during the Continuing COVID-19 Pandemic

These numbers show that when entrepreneurs receive support, they can innovate, adapt, and overcome enormous obstacles. But there are millions of entrepreneurs in the world, still facing down the prospect of losing their business amid the lingering crisis. Civil society, government, and the private must work together to reach these women and men.
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Why living wages will help flower workers to ‘bloom back better’ after Covid-19

The flower and plant industry must move towards achieving living wages for underpaid horticultural workers in low-income countries and must support efforts to improve the rights of workers, so they can begin to build resilience to crises such as Covid-19, says the Fairtrade Foundation.
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How can we empower women in agricultural value chains?

Join this live written discussion in our private LinkedIn Group, as part of our Rebuild Better Gender Summit. This discussion will take place on 11 March 3.30 – 4.30 PM GMT / 10.30 – 11.30 AM EST
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