Economic Development

Economic Development Strategies to Combat Global Poverty

Global Summit 2020 – Day 5 Webinar 1

Our webinar explored “National collaboration platforms for rebuilding better: The case of action against COVID-19 in East Africa.” Panellists discussed the successful collaborative initiative
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Global Summit 2020 – Day 5 Webinar 2

Our webinar explored “Sector-level collaborating to rebuild better in communities.” Panellists discussed fostering cross-sector collaborations for building back better, creating a fairer society, scaling
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Innovation, Collaboration and Purpose: Three Lessons from the Pharmaceutical Industry to Strengthen the Global Health System

The pharmaceutical industry is playing a central role in the response to COVID-19. As we now look to rebuild better, what does the experience of the sector tell us about strengthening our global, national and local health systems and building preparedness and resilience for future shocks?
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How can we mainstream “win-win” business models that work for lead firms and workers post Covid-19?

Join us and a panel of experts for a live written discussion, as part of the Business Fights Poverty Online 2020 Conference, to explore how we can mainstream “win-win” business models that work for lead firms and workers post Covid-19. Live Panel Tuesday 14th July 2020, 2pm -3pm BST
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Seminar Video: What is Driving the Purpose Debate?

Members of the Business Fights Poverty share their insights through a series of “how-to” videos and seminars on the themes of Business Fights Poverty Online 2020. Ben Kellard, Director of Business Strategy at the Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL) looks at why is purpose important and what is driving the purpose debate?
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Rebuild Better. Rebuild Now

The time for treating coronavirus as only or even principally a health crisis is over, says Hand in Hand International CEO Dorothea Arndt. NGOs are urgently refocusing on livelihoods – and they need the business community’s help
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How companies can take action to address white privilege 

Everybody’s multiple identities will have an impact on how they experience life at work. People’s age, ethnicity, gender or sexual orientation or a mental or physical disability can all bring advantages and disadvantages.  Taking a broader approach to how we view others and not just looking at gender or race in silos, is key to achieving company diversity and inclusion ambitions.
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Global Summit 2020 – Day 1 Webinar 2

Our webinar explored “Enacting Purpose and Engaging Boards,” focusing on how board members can effectively steer business purpose. Panellists discussed trends elevating purpose on
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Indigenous Perspectives on Poverty Eradication, Corporate Engagement and the SDGS

The 2030 Agenda does not identify as important some of the most fundamental principles of the UN Declaration of the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) such as the right to self-determination in securing control over traditional lands, territories and resources. This paper considers how UNDRIP can inform the activities of corporations to assist in the eradication of poverty among Indigenous Peoples
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Can We Leapfrog Once Again With Smart Solutions and Cross-Sector Partnerships?

Responding to COVID-19 is not only a question of preparedness, it is fundamentally a question of peace and security, and of political and financial decisions that will have the capacity to address the broader socio-economic consequences of the pandemic as it continues to unfold. As was the case with the response to HIV, COVID-19 is producing new opportunities for smart partnerships at scale and across sectors
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Collaborations and Partnerships – The Way Forward  for Building an Equitable and Resilient Future

In the current challenging times of Covid-19 pandemic, which has severely impacted millions of lives and livelihoods worldwide, the role of collaborations and partnerships in binding the nations together for international solidarity, has become much more critical, than ever before.
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Financing impact start-ups: two solutions, two challenges

Crowd funding has been a sea change for start-ups, but more work needs to be done to make it accessible to developing world entrepreneurs. In addition, large companies and development charities could do much more to use a small part of their procurement budget to support start-up ecosystems.
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Going beyond the poverty line

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Digital innovation to support African SMEs

COVID-19 may significantly hinder economic and social development across Africa. If the continent is to recover, then micro-entrepreneurs and SMEs will be the engine of growth. Local businesses will provide livelihoods for millions of people and goods and services to a growing consumer base. At the heart of this business-led recovery will be digital technology; a catalyst for inclusive growth.
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Developing Skills and Quality Jobs for Young People

In the light of this crisis, developing skills and creating quality jobs for young people becomes an urgent priority for ensuring the future stability of society, reducing poverty and providing some means of survival for millions around the world.
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Why some companies leapt to support the COVID-19 response

The first phase of the COVID-19 crisis posed an unprecedented challenge for the private sector. In early March, as the pandemic took hold and lockdowns went into effect in the US, companies scrambled to adapt to profound disruptions to their business operations and markets. The rush to protect employees, jobs, financial liquidity – and in some cases the survival of the firm – was all-consuming for many companies.
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How do we work together to drive system-level change?

It has been clear over recent months that we are deeply interconnected, and that faced with a global challenge we have the capacity to
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How can we build the skills needed for the future?

COVID-19 and the required lockdowns have put at risk the jobs of hundreds of millions of people. This is on top of disruptive trends
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5 lessons from the pandemic: Agility, clarity, and sincerity define game play today

The most successful businesses continuously evolved to stay relevant and remain competitive. Yet sometimes it takes a crisis to jolt our best intentions into action. Whether that crisis affects a business, an industry or, in the case of the novel coronavirus pandemic and the systemic problems it has exposed, the world, it’s essential to reflect on the lessons it teaches us
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Integrated Corporate Governance: Six Leadership Priorities For Boards Beyond The Crisis

The COVID-19 crisis is accelerating a shift toward a more integrated approach to corporate governance that has been gathering force for some time
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What do we mean by "Economic Development"?

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