MEMBER RESOURCES
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RESPOND, RECOVER, REBUILD BETTER
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ACTION TOOLKITS
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Access topic-specific guidance to inform your decision-making.
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GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE
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In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and ‘stay at home’ regulations, domestic violence and online bullying and harassment are expected to rise. What can companies do to support employees internally? What can they do to harness their core business strategies including marketing and innovation as well as philanthropy to respond to the increase in violence?
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VULNERABLE WORKERS
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COVID-19 has implications for all workers. Two huge groups of vulnerable workers are those whose health is at risk due to exposure to the virus, and those whose livelihood is at risk because they depend on export sectors that have ground to a halt. How can businesses support the most vulnerable workers in their value chains?
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MICRO AND SMALL ENTERPRISES
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In countries with seriously constrained national budgets, weaker social protection systems and/or a large informal economy, micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) are particularly vulnerable. Even a temporary disruption to cash flow could prove catastrophic for these businesses. How can businesses support MSMEs in their value chains, communities and beyond?
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HANDWASHING AND OTHER MEASURES
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Until a vaccine is developed and comprehensive testing systems are in place, personal behaviors and hygiene will be essential to stop the spread of the virus. This includes maintaining hand hygiene, social distancing and other measures. How can businesses help raise awareness of these preventative measures?
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SUPPORTING NGO PARTNERS
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Many NGOs are responding to a complex set of operational and business continuity stresses arising from the pandemic and from the efforts to contain it. The demands on many NGOs are increasing, just as their capacity to respond to those demands is being undermined. How can businesses support their NGO partners through the impact of COVID-19?
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NATIONAL PLATFORMS
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As the COVID-19 crisis-hit countries around the world, national business-led collaborative platforms have been instrumental in mobilising emergency assistance, reliable information, resources, coordination, and public advocacy to support citizens and governments in the fight against the pandemic. This toolkit, deep-dives into the some of the initial good practices and lessons learned from the National Business Compact on Coronavirus in Kenya.
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RAPID INNOVATION THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS
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With the coronavirus pandemic spreading rapidly around the world, the response has needed to be equally fast and innovation has been required at many levels. Private sector partnerships have been playing an important role in generating creative solutions. This Toolkit provides guidance on how companies can rapidly innovate solutions in partnership with others.
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WE WILL BE ADDING MORE ACTION TOOLKITS SOON. IF YOUR ORGANISATION WOULD BE INTERESTED IN SPONSORING A NEW TOOLKIT, PLEASE GET IN TOUCH.
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EVENT RESOURCES
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Draw on insights from peers and experts to shape action.
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ONLINE DISCUSSION: MICRO, SMALL, MEDIUM ENTERPRISES
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On 4th June we hosted an online discussion about how businesses can support MSMEs in their value chains, communities and beyond. You can view the discussion and access the summary via the links below.
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WEBINAR AND ONLINE DISCUSSION: RESPOND AND REBUILD BETTER
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7th May and 14th May
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On May 7th we hosted this webinar on how we can Respond and Rebuild Better. Hear directly from the Action Toolkit authors regarding the resources available in the response centre. A summary of the online written discussion on May 14th is opening up the conversation to a wider audience and will be available soon.
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FORUM DISCUSSION: NATIONAL COALITIONS
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30 April, 2020
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This online written discussion looked at how we can bring together businesses, networks and civil society behind governments' efforts to curb the pandemic and what can we learn from efforts already under way, including in Kenya.
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FORUM DISCUSSION: RAPID INNOVATION
PARTNERSHIPS
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22nd April 2020
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Rapid Innovation partnerships take months if not years to develop. This online written discussion on 22nd April looks at how partnerships can instead be formed in days and weeks.
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WEBINAR: LOCAL ACTON IN KENYA
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9 April, 2020
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This webinar, hosted with the Kenyan National Business Compact on Coronavirus, focused on actions being taken on the ground, and the lessons that can be learned by other countries.
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FORUM DISCUSSION: SUPPORTING NGO PARTNERS
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9 April, 2020
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This online written discussion looked at how businesses can support their NGO partners who are in the front line of tackling the impacts of the pandemic, but also under severe financial stress.
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FORUM DISCUSSION: GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE
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6 April, 2020
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This online written discussion looked at the role of business in tackling the rise in gender-based violence in the face of COVID-19.
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WEBINAR: UNDP AND MCKINSEY BRIEFING
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26 March, 2020
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This webinar with UNDP, McKinsey, the Connecting Business Initiative and Harvard Kennedy School sets out the expected impacts of the pandemic, and the role of business in supporting the most vulnerable.
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FORUM DISCUSSION: BUSINESS AND COVID-19
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19 March, 2020
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This online written discussion looked at the role of business in tackling COVID-19.
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THANK YOU TO OUR PARTNERS
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These have been developed by Business Fights Poverty in partnership with the Harvard Kennedy School Corporate Responsibility Initiative and other partners, and are funded with UK Aid from the UK Government and a core group of supporting companies.
Thank you to all of our supporters and partners who have stepped forward in the spirit of collaboration at this important time.
If your organisation would like to sponsor an Action Toolkit or other activities, please get in touch.
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About Business Fights Poverty
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Business Fights Poverty is an award-winning, business-led collaboration network focused on social impact. For 15 years, we have been bringing together organisations and individuals to collaborate on questions that matter to business, people and planet. Along with over 100 international companies, NGOs, universities, and government bodies, we have a global network of more than 25,000 professionals who share their collective insights to move the needle on pressing global challenges.
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Business Fights Poverty is proud to be a Founding UK B Corp. To find out more about our work visit businessfightspoverty.org
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