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It Could Take 131 Years for the World to Close the Gender Gap, Report Shows
A new report from the World Economic Forum estimates that women won’t attain parity with men for another 131 years. In other words, not until 2154.
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- Environment, Finance, Health Care, Investing, Technology
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- Global
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- gender equality
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Press Release: Miller Center Invest Awards Catalytic Impact Funds to Social Enterprise Alumni
The fund aspires to unlock $5 million in investment per year for Miller Center’s global network of social enterprises.
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- Investing, Social Enterprise, WASH
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- Global
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Report: Introduction to Racial Inequity as a System Risk
New report funded by the surdna foundation helps investors to manage the risks of racial inequity, promote racial equity, and advance racial justice.
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- Investing
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- human rights
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With Backing From Thiel, Recharge Capital Launches $200 Million Women’s Health Investment Vehicle
Recharge Capital wants to bridge women’s health gap with the new investment vehicle.
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- Health Care, Technology
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Analysis: It’s a Family Affair: One Billion People Benefit From Migrant Earnings
For many households, the money sent back from an overseas family member helps make ends meet, is a lifeline in a crisis, drives social mobility, and even supports the broader community.
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- Finance, Technology
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GenZero and BCG Join Forces on Climate Impact Measurement Framework
As decarbonisation becomes a prominent part of many investment portfolios, the current lack of a standardised method for quantifying its impact has prompted these two global leaders to collaborate on a solution.
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- Environment, Technology
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BlackRock Eyes $7 Billion for New Global Renewable Power Fund
The world's biggest asset manager BlackRock said it hopes to raise up to $7 billion for its fourth Global Renewable Power Fund as clients ramp up climate-friendly investments.
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- Energy, Technology
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Press Release: Global Financial Inclusion Initiative Expands to Collect Over 1 Million Unique Data Points in 2023
Now in its second year, the 2023 Microfinance Index will survey 30,000+ microfinance clients in 30 countries focusing specifically on clients in Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Uganda, and Ecuador.
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- Finance, Impact Assessment
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