Our economic system is at a crossroads. We are not only dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic, the single most impactful event of a generation but also the increasing effects of climate change and social inequality are not going away.
Data is urgently required to highlight the different impact of coronavirus on women and men, with early signs that women face higher levels of violence and more care work.
In my current role at FSG, I provide thought partnership to business leaders on the most effective ways to create social impact. I rely on our two decades of experience in this space as well as best practices I see in the field.
The COVID-19 crisis makes one thing abundantly clear: the social contract between government, business, employees, and people is not working as it should.
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic is not gender neutral, as it affects men and women differently. Therefore, we must not be gender blind in our responses to the pandemic, or else women will carry a disproportionately higher economic cost than men. Globally, women are more vulnerable to economic shocks wrought by crises such as the coronavirus pandemic.
How business responds to the Corona virus crisis matters hugely. It affects what happens to millions of lives and livelihoods now. And it affects the prospect for building back better. What we do now, will shape the pathway out of this mess. In years to come, suppliers and stakeholders will remember which businesses and brands acted responsibly during the crisis, working through problems together.
With the pandemic potentially triggering a global economic slowdown, leaders are already looking for ways to shore up their countries’ economies. The approaches they take to stimulate economic growth will have long-lasting effects, so they need to be chosen carefully.
Join us for a live written discussion with a panel of experts to deepen understanding of the role of business in supporting its NGO partners through the impact of COVID-19. The live panel takes place on Thursday, 9 April, 9.00 am EDT / 2.00 pm BST
This live webinar deep-dived into the action taking place on the ground in Kenya, including through the National Business Compact on COVID-19, and draw
How does a business like Avon – the multinational ‘more than beauty’ compony, deal with coronavirus? Hear first-hand from Natalie Deacon, Avon’s Executive Director Corporate Affairs and Sustainability and the President Avon Foundation for Women.
Facing unprecedented times globally, this COVID-19 challenge calls for focus, creative thinking, cooperation and collaborative action. COVID-19 is impacting us all, in all walks of life, to the core and dramatically demonstrates our inter-connectivity and interdependence. It is profoundly challenging human health and the human spirit. From a business point of view, this is a defining moment for leadership and action.
The COVID-19 virus will soon make waves in low-income contexts in South Asia, Africa and Latin America. While these regions have a much younger population than the EU or China, both the disease itself and any measures to keep it from spreading will have a severe impact. The most vulnerable will be hit hardest.
During a global health crisis such as the current COVID-19 pandemic the capabilities of health systems are pushed to the extreme. This pressure to respond quickly to urgent demand creates opportunities for corruption in health research, development, procurement and delivery. Transparency in research and development of COVID-19 health care technology and procurement are key to ensure public health interests are prioritised above corporate interests.
In this paper, we set out a COVID-19 Response Framework for how businesses can support the most vulnerable. The framework builds on the excellent analytical work that has already been done in the last couple of weeks by McKinsey, the World Economic Forum, and others, and draws on the experience of our own two organizations and the companies we work with.
In the UK there are nearly 7 million unpaid carers supporting family members or friends with disabilities or chronic illnesses, around 1 in 10 of the population. In Australia, an estimated 2.6 million carers provide unpaid care, again around 1 in 10 of the population. In the USA, there are over 43million current carers. Similar trends in unpaid care are being observed globally and the numbers are vast – an estimated 700 million across the world.
Join us for an online written discussion with a panel of experts to explore how business can respond to an increase in gender based violence during the COVID-19 outbreak. Taking place on Monday 6 April, 10am-11am EDT (3pm-4pm BST/ 5pm-6pm EAT)
