Economic Development

Economic Development Strategies to Combat Global Poverty

Sheila Senathirajah, innovations senior manager at ISEAL, discusses the concept of a living income, the role of measurement, and the importance of inclusive approaches in addressing the root causes of poverty.
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As the humanitarian landscape changes and COVID-19, with its associated economic turbulence accelerates need, business has a key role to play in supporting the livelihoods of refugees. The Business Refugee Action Network (BRAN) has explored the implementation of new, business-led approaches to employing refugees and reflected on the impact of COVID-19.
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During this podcast you hear the very personal journey of Zahid, why being born in Pakistan, growing up in the UK and now living in Spain with mixed heritage drives him to create connections as part of his core purpose.
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Members of the Business Fights Poverty network share their insights through a series of “how-to” videos on the themes of Business Fights Poverty Global 2021.
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Join us for this live written panel discussion on Creating an integrated approach for measuring social and environmental impact. This event is part of the Business Fights Poverty Global Summit. Live Panel Thursday 24 June 2021, 9.30-10.30AM EDT / 2.30-3.30PM BST
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Join us for this live written panel discussion on Embedding Climate and Social Innovation into Business. This event is part of the Business Fights Poverty Global Summit. Live Panel Monday 21 June 2021, 9.30-10.30AM EDT / 2.30-3.30PM BST
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Join us for this live written panel discussion on Enhancing the Livelihoods of ‘Hidden Women’ in Global Smallholder Value Chains. This event is part of the Business Fights Poverty Global Summit. Taking place on Wednesday 23 June 2021, 9.30-10.30AM EDT / 2.30-3.30PM BST
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Are you a company considering Corporate Social Investing as a way to mainstream purpose within your business? Reach out to Sophie Faujour at EVPA on sf******@*****eu.com for an informal chat and guidance. This article by Sophie also provides valuable insights.
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In a year where the UK is hosting the G7, COP26 and the Global Partnership for Education Replenishment summits, the decision to cut Official Development Assistance (ODA) spending severely hampers its global reputation and leadership on achieving gender equality, tackling Covid and supporting the world’s most vulnerable people.
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Digital jobs are opening up important new work opportunities for youth with disabilities in developing countries. The COVID‒19 pandemic has accelerated the expansion of jobs which offer flexibility, accommodations for disability and functional access for remote communities.
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Our webinar explored “Business Partnerships as a Force for Good: Building Back Better from the Pandemic” and highlighted the importance of cross-sector collaborations, environmental,
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Our Fireside Chats explored “The Power of Multi-Party Partnerships for Supporting Vulnerable People” and discussed enhancing supply chain resilience, empowering women, and the role
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Our Written Discussion explored “Business Partnerships as a Force for Good: A Tool for Rapid Collaboration?” and examined the response of partnerships to crises,
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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