The Business Fights Poverty Community Clinic, held during the Global Goals Summit, provided a dynamic forum for global thought leaders, entrepreneurs and corporate professionals to share insights into building partnerships that are fit for the future. This hybrid session brought together experts from different sectors to explore best practices and innovations that can foster collaboration to tackle poverty, inequality and climate change. The session was designed to generate actionable ideas for scalable solutions that leverage the strength of partnerships across sectors, with a focus on the role of businesses in driving social impact.
Speakers:
Eunice Barasa, Founder/CEO, LYMA MEDIA
Saksham Nijhawan, Energy Transition Lead, Forum for the Future
Mariana Felicio, Sr. Social Development Specialist, World Bank
Dr. Shyam Kumar Katta, Director Programs, Heifer International
Larry Reed, Executive director, Thrive Lights, The Poverty Stoplight
Kris Ansin, Kenya Country Director, TechnoServe
Muthoni Karubiu, Head of Operations, Amini
Vallen Omari, Legal Manager and Lead Advisor, Izwe Loans Kenya and Rhenium Pro Global Consultants
Grace Waswa, ESG Lead, MMW ADVOCATES LLP
Grace Cramer, Tech and Innovation Theme Leader, FCDO