The transition from lower- to middle-income status is complex and raises significant questions for the role of aid in the years ahead. THET lays these difficult discussions on the table and helps businesses to think about how their philanthropic and business strategies align… or not.
A global crisis that affects over two billion people, water sanitation has turned into a primary concern of many of the world’s leading organisations. Business Connect outline key facts behind the crisis and discuss some actions and strategies currently being taken to tackle global sanitation challenges
Inclusive business as an idea has pushed the boundaries of what is possible and it offers the potential for scale in a way that philanthropy never could. So why are there so few examples that have truly scaled? What needs to happen to deliver on the promise of inclusive business?
This World Toilet Day, Lixil, one of the world’s largest sanitary ware manufacturers share their insights on innovating for those at the base of the pyramid and why they see toilets as the next big business opportunity.
This World Cities Day, Neil Jeffery, CEO, WSUP and Susan Mboya, President, The Coca-Cola Africa Foundation take a look at how WSUP is working with The Coca-Cola Company to improve water access in cities in sub-Saharan Africa.
This week sees the release of the new business guide, How Businesses Can Invest in Women and Realize Returns, co-authored by the UN Foundation, the Evidence Project led by the Population Council, and BSR’s HERproject. The guide encourages corporate leadership and showcases how companies can take action in the field…
While gender norms are being challenged in the West, in many other parts of the world they are becoming further engrained. Even at a young age, gender norms can dictate the activities boys and girls are allowed to participate in.
I was recently invited to present TPI’s partnering toolkit on NCDs – developed last year in collaboration with Bupa and UICC – at EPHA’s annual conference. The memorable phrase ‘evil puppeteers’ was used in one presentation, in reference to the nefarious and shady activities of corporate lobbyists.
Good nutrition should be everybody’s business. That was the message that was echoed through the side meetings during the 72nd United Nations General Assembly. At the inaugural ‘Goalkeepers’ event, hosted by Bill and Melinda Gates in New York during UNGA week, the challenge was extended to us all to track…
For the past week, the world has watched as heads of state and global business leaders convened in New York City for the 72nd United Nations General Assembly. The agenda was far from light. Topics ranged from food security to climate change to the refugee crisis to healthcare. The task…
While trust in business and institutions is consistently questioned, I believe partnerships are providing solutions. The Global Goals are clear that business has a vital role to play in achieving sustainable development. The private sector can bring the scale, expertise, and resources needed to find new solutions. But to have…
