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Business Fights Poverty Global Summit 2023
The UN Secretary-General’s annual report on progress on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) delivers a stark warning, revealing that many of the SDGs are significantly off track, with only 12% of assessed targets on course for 2030. As we approach the critical mid-way point, the report urges world leaders to adopt a “Rescue Plan for People and Planet” at the SDG Summit in September, focusing on three breakthroughs: enhancing governance and institutions, prioritising policies with multiplier effects, and boosting SDG financing. With the world’s poorest and most vulnerable bearing the brunt of insufficient progress, it’s vital that we also reflect on the role business plays in supporting system-level change and accelerating sustainable development.
Join us for the Annual Global Summit on 21 and 22 June, hosted in Oxford, London, Nairobi and Online, where we’ll explore the critical role of business in achieving SDGs. Amidst unprecedented challenges such as conflict, climate change and the lasting impacts of COVID, there has never been a more important time for business to step up and contribute to sustainable development. With the SDGs as a guiding framework, our two-day event will connect you with global peers and experts, offering invaluable insights and practical advice on driving growth, investment, and responsible business models. This marks the launch of a programme of activities that we lead up to our event in September alongside the SDG Summit.
During this unique opportunity, you’ll hear from an array of expert speakers, sharing their experience and latest thinking on business action for sustainable development. At last year’s summit, 98% of participants surveyed said they learnt something valuable for their work, and 99% would recommend it to colleagues. Don’t miss your chance to discover the latest trends and lessons, and learn how to better articulate the evidence-driven business case for sustainability.
Sign up now for our an event carefully tailored for practitioners who are passionate about making a real difference in the world of sustainable development.
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Halfway and Hopeful: Digital Inclusion and the 2030 Development Goals
Halfway to the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals, the UNDP’s 2022 Annual Report frames the global climate as “hard to hope.” For people experiencing poverty, gender discrimination, and disability, widening gaps threaten their ability to make real progress. Digital inclusion strategies have the opportunity to unlock the potential of 2.7 billion people affected by the digital divide and make real change for these populations. By pursuing digital equity, the world has the opportunity to provide access, power, and systemic change for and with the people that could most benefit. On 21 June 2023, join the Aspen Institute and HP’s Digital Equity Accelerator for a conversation exploring: Why digitalization is a necessary public good and can accelerate progress for key populations such as women and girls, migrants, and youth What progress has been made – and what must be done – to increase the momentum of digital inclusion around the world How targeted, intersectional approaches can accelerate progress on multiple goals simultaneously.Time: 9:00 AM ET- Tags
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Session 1: Impact Fire Talks 2023: How Much Impact Is in SDG Investing?
How much impact is in SDG investing?This provocative question is at the heart of this top-down session. We will dissect SDG from impact investing strategies and investigate the concrete effects of recent regulatory and sector wake-up calls: How deep is the chasm between impact promise and practice? What can we expect from certain labels? How do we move from lip service to reliable impact? Our experts in this session are Charly Kleissner, Ph.D., Co–Founder of Toniic & KL Felicitas Foundation, and Laurence Laplane-Rigal, Director Impact Investing of Amundi. The session is moderated by Nathalie Nebelius from Toniic and hosted by Juliane von Boeselager from FASE.Very much like last year, our IMPACT FIRE TALKS 2023 will allow pioneers, movers and shapers to discover or rekindle their fire for impact, challenge the status quo and talk practice. In 2023, our Fire Talks will kick off in June and take place throughout the rest of the year. Enjoy our inspiring virtual sessions that will boost your passion for impact with highly interactive formats, real-life cases and great experts, pioneers and speakers. FASE and our event partners EIB Institute, EVPA, EBAN, Bundesinitiative Impact Investing and Toniic thank you for joining us on the journey for more and deeper impact. For those who can’t make it to one or the other session, our media partner Pioneers Post will cover the highlights for you. Here is what awaits you:
Time: 14:00 – 15:30 CEST / 8:00 – 9:30 AM ET
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Pan-African Youth Innovation Forum 2023
Unleashing the Power of Youth and Innovation
Are you a young innovator passionate about using science and technology to solve Africa’s challenges? Dreaming of unleashing the power of youth in science and innovation?
WHAT TO EXPECT
- Hear from Bill Gates and gain valuable insights into the latest trends and cutting-edge innovations.
- Showcasing success stories from pioneers in the field to inspire and motivate your innovation efforts.
WHY ATTEND
- Accelerate your innovation journey and expand your knowledge.
- Get inspired by success stories and contribute to shaping Africa’s future through innovation and creativity.
Time: 10:00 AM WAT / 5:00 AM ET- Tags
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Last Mile Distribution Business Diagnostic Webinar: Assess Your Company’s Health and Impact
Join this upcoming webinar, hosted by the GDC in partnership with British International Investment (BII) and Hystra, to dig into 15 key industry benchmarks that are essential to running a successful last mile distribution (LMD) company. We will help you to identify your company’s strengths, weaknesses and capacity-building needs; understand how you compare to other similar companies; and learn quick tips from real-life best practices and case studies. By the end of the session, you should better understand: 1) If your company has a holistic value proposition 2) If your delivery model is cost effective 3) How well-equipped you are to grow. Following this webinar we will be holding a series of small, peer learning sessions for participating companies who are interested in digging deeper into common challenges. These activities are supported by the BII Last Mile Distribution Technical Assistance Programme. If you have any questions about the webinar, contact the GDC team on GDC@practicalaction.org.ukTime: 8:00 AM ET- Tags
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