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Watch this Workshop with IFC on how we can advance women’s economic participation on a healthy planet. Outcome-based finance is unlocking investment for high-impact projects in clean cooking, renewable energy, and agribusiness. But how can we expand engagement beyond impact investors and governments to include businesses seeking both financial and social returns? This session explores the business case for outcome-based finance, emerging models, and strategies to scale investment that delivers social, environmental, and commercial benefits. SPEAKERS: Franziska Deininger, Climate Lead – Gender & Economic Inclusion Department, International Finance Corporation Named Contributors: Magda Banasiak, Director Development & Partnerships (Global), Head of Government Partnerships, Acumen Eve Kerubo, Head of the Children’s Impact Multiplier Fund, Save the Children Global Ventures (SCGV) Chloe Eddleston, Regional Lead for East Africa, Social Finance International Alexandra Blain, RSE: Structuration de contrats à impact, BNP Paribas Emily Gustafsson-Wright, Senior Fellow – Global Economy and Development, Center for Universal Education Brookings Institute Nisha Singh, Gender Advisor, CGAP, World Bank Michael Mullan, Programme Lead, Climate Adaptation Finance & Investment, OECD Leonor Gutiérrez, Director, Women in Agriculture Initiative, Root Capital Manuela Fritzsch, Head of Relationship Management, Impact & ESG, Tilt Jeannette Gurung, Founder and Executive Director of the Women Organising for Change in Agriculture and Natural Resource Management (WOCAN), WBCSD
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Watch this Fireside Chat with Diageo to explore how to optimise the outcomes of smallholder farmer initiatives for business and society. This interactive dialogue explored how to design programmes at the intersection between climate change and gender inequality that support shared resilience and growth. Diageo and CARE shared honest insights from their collaboration with smallholder farmers, grounding the discussion in their latest case study and practical experiences. SPEAKERS: Amanda Smith, Global Head of Social Impact, Diageo Thomas Ongogo, Program Manager, CARE International Amayaa Wijesinghe, Climate and Resilience Advisor, CARE International UK INTERVIEWER: Katie Hyson, Director of Thought Leadership, Business Fights Poverty
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How can businesses and NGOs partner to help smallholder farmers tackle the intersections of climate change and gender inequality? Hosted with Diageo This Insights Paper explores how to optimise the outcomes of smallholder farmer initiatives for business and society. Based from an interactive dialogue on how to design programmes at the intersection between climate change and gender inequality that support shared resilience and growth. Diageo and CARE shared honest insights from their collaboration with smallholder farmers, grounding the discussion in their latest case study and practical experiences.
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As we mark International Women’s Day 2025, the Work and Opportunities for Women (WOW) programme comes to a close after seven years of advancing women’s economic empowerment in global supply chains. Working across 12 countries, WOW has helped improve job access, working conditions, and financial independence while tackling broader issues like unpaid care, gender-based violence, and climate resilience. Its legacy highlights the ongoing challenges and opportunities in creating fairer, more inclusive economies.
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Despite progress, gender equality remains a complex challenge, further complicated by political and cultural pushback. The Partnership Collective advocates for an equity-driven approach, introducing the Fairness and Opportunity Framework to transform global value chains. By fostering inclusive participation, collective action, and accountability, businesses can create fairer, more sustainable systems that benefit all stakeholders.
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Social Impact Pioneer Christina Mawuse Gyisun, Co-Founder of Sommalife, joins us to talk about the shea industry in West Africa and how she and her team are increasing market access, and securing the future of an industry, by better supporting female smallholder farmers.
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As a Ugandan beneficiary of aid, Keith Kibirango highlights how USAID’s funding freeze exposes the flaws in traditional aid models, leaving communities vulnerable and disillusioned. This crisis calls for new, sustainable partnerships that prioritize direct impact and local leadership. The Global South must take charge of its development and funding future.
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Building a fairer, more resilient world by 2045 requires businesses to bridge the gap between social impact and core operations. This article outlines five critical bridges—from breaking silos between environmental and social issues to strengthening collaboration across sectors—that will help companies align priorities, drive innovation, and create lasting impact for both business and society.
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A new Toolkit, published by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office’s (FCDO) Work and Opportunities for Women (WOW) programme, provides guidance for multinational companies on boosting the resilience of their supply chains in low-and middle-income countries by investing in women. Integrating gender equity into ESG strategies can help to meet evolving human rights and environmental due diligence requirements, improving risk management while unlocking productivity, innovation, and brand value.
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