Last week, as the US Presidential election played out, the Business Fights Poverty team spent some days reflecting on the events of the past six months and looking ahead to the future. We were all struck by the way that networks such as Business Fights Poverty can provide a source of insight and resilience, as we face up to the significant global challenges that lie ahead. Read more in Annabel Beales' Fortnightly Round up.
Last week, as the US Presidential election played out, the Business Fights Poverty team spent some days reflecting on the events of the past six months and looking ahead to the future. We were all struck by the way that networks such as Business Fights Poverty can provide a source of insight and resilience, as we face up to the significant global challenges that lie ahead. Our community has, in so many ways, risen to the challenge of COVID-19 and demonstrated the power of business as a force for good in the world. This year especially it has been a privilege to witness the sense of collective purpose, mutual encouragement and practical assistance that draws our 30,000+ members together.
We are looking forward to hearing more about some of the inspiring initiatives from across our network, during our second one-day Virtual Summit on Gender Equality which will be held on 3 December 2020. We are excited to partner with CDC, CARE and others on this free event, which will provide an opportunity for learning, sharing experience and networking. Watch this space for more information about how to sign up.
Sharing our stories is one way in which we, as a community, can stay hopeful and continue to inspire one another. The content published in the last couple of weeks is no exception, and highlights the variety of ways that people and organisations can rebuild better:
One common factor in the success of many initiatives to rebuild better is the crucial role of purpose-driven investors - something that was highlighted in a Business Fights Poverty Discussion Paper published over the summer. This fortnight, we’ve heard from three points of view about why and how impact investing has great potential to drive systems-level change:
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