If you want to hear first-hand insight of the impact of COVID-19 on factory workers in emerging markets, this podcast is for you. Meet Dominic McVey; Entrepreneur, Board member and adviser with companies, INGOs and governments in Sri Lanka, Ethiopia and Kenya. During our conversation Dominic provides candid insights of the effects of COVID-19 on vulnerable workers, value chains and the systems that support them
The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has spread rapidly around the world, creating the worst humanitarian and economic crisis in a generation. The response to this pandemic has needed to be equally rapid and innovation has been required at many levels. Private sector partnerships have been playing an important role in generating creative solutions.
Join us for an online discussion to explore how can business build purposeful collaborations to support the resilience and recovery of those most vulnerable to COVID-19. Thursday 14th May 3pm BST / 10am EDT
In recent weeks, it has become clear that COVID-19 will sadly continue to have devastating impacts on the lives, livelihoods and learning of millions of people for the foreseeable future, and will exacerbate existing inequalities. As we come to terms with this new reality, what can we learn from the immediate response to the pandemic, and how can we use this knowledge to help us to recover and rebuild better?
World Benchmarking Alliance (WBA) will assess and benchmark the 2000 most influential companies on their SDG contributions. WBA recognises that a social transformation underpins the systems transformations that must happen to achieve a sustainable future. WBA recently launched the draft model for integrating social criteria into all benchmarks, to drive a ‘just transition that leaves no one behind’.
Dan Neale heads up social transformation within the World Benchmarking Alliance (WBA). With money, time and energy flowing in all directions at an unprecedented scales during the COVID-19 crisis – Dan explains why data and measurement are vital to ensure business impact is positive, real and lasting.
Join us for an online discussion to explore how can business build purposeful collaborations to support the resilience and recovery of those most vulnerable
The COVID-19 global pandemic is resulting in business, governments and civil society working together like never before. We are witnessing the mobilisation of national collaborations – such aKenya’s National Business Compact on Coronavirus – to accelerate local action and support government efforts to counter the pandemic.
It has never been easier to save lives. Thanks to technology, healthcare no longer has to be one-size-fits-some. Infrastructure-lite innovators, typically funded by private equity and venture capital, are contributing to better health in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) in novel ways. Their ability to succeed is vital, now more than ever.
Business Fights Poverty Online 2020 Day 5: Collaboration Hosted with the National Business Compact on Coronavirus, Kenya. Speakers: Rob Burnet, CEO, Shujaaz Inc Christian
Business Fights Poverty Online 2020 Day 5: Collaboration Hosted with the International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM). Speakers: Nicky Black, Social and Economic Development,
Mercy Corps joined a recent Business Fights Poverty online discussion on supporting NGO partners, Lisa Seymour-Doughty, Senior Manager Strategic Partnerships, shares reflections on Mercy Corps response to the pandemic and how the need to work together has never been more important.
Concepcion Blanco, Senior Specialist, Client Solutions and Digital Innovation, BBVA Microfinance Foundation Cristianne Close, Global Leader, Markets Practice, WWF International Payal Dalal, Vice President,
Business Fights Poverty Online 2020 Day 3: Skills This session is part of a series of webinars with Futuremakers by Standard Chartered. Speakers: Suzanne
Tom Adlam, Team Leader, DFID Impact Programme Robert Eccles, Visiting Professor of Management Practice, Said Business School, University of Oxford Martha Herrera Gonzalez, Global
Louise Fowler, Portfolio Non-Executive Director and Customer and Marketing Consultant Charmian Love, Chair and Co-Founder, B Lab UK, and Social Entrepreneur in Residence at
As COVID-19 spreads in countries around the world, governments have already started to address the economic and livelihood challenges posed by the constraints the pandemic has put on behaviour and employment. These measures will help cushion the impact of COVID-19 on employment in wealthier areas. But what about lower-income countries?
Join us for a live written discussion with a panel of experts to examine how business can help build national coalitions and collaborations to fight COVID-19. The live Panel takes place on Thursday 30th April 3pm BST / 10am EDT / 5pm EAT
As Americans are bracing for the health fallout from the COVID-19 outbreak, the nation’s Main Street businesses are fighting for their survival. Salon owners, event planners, shopkeepers and restaurants are being forced to make hard choices—pay their bills or their employees—and the workers who rely on them for their livelihoods face prolonged economic hardship.
Explore how economic growth can significantly reduce poverty through innovative business initiatives and strategic planning. Join us in making a difference.
