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Through workshops, mentorship, and catalytic capital, the accelerator program will help the startups develop the necessary networks and tools to scale their impact.
Press Release: Ten US Startups Selected for Social Innovation for Resilient Future AcceleratorBlog Post
Women are more career-focused than ever, but their representation in global business leadership is not keeping pace. Verónica Lawson Vilches at The Word on Record argues that empowering women in the workplace shouldn’t be viewed merely as a social goal. She highlights three business practices at Girl Power Talk, an India-based social enterprise that provides women and other young people with job skills and work opportunities, to show how efforts to boost women's empowerment can also give businesses a competitive edge.
Aligning Empowerment with Profitability: Three Business Practices That Support Both Women and the Bottom LineNews
The program aims to foster economic opportunities based on the sustainable use of natural resources, develop circular economy models and promote the energy transition.
Press Release: OPEC Fund Provides $150 Million to Promote Climate Action in ColombiaBlog Post
The global digital transformation is generating many positive impacts, and digital technologies have become essential tools for climate and environmental action. But according to Nora Lindström at Catholic Relief Services, the growing use of digital technology is also causing some significant environmental challenges — and the “Information and Communication Technology for Development (ICT4D)” sector must address them. She discusses several ways to increase the tech industry's sustainability, focusing on three key elements of ICT: generative AI, broadband access and electronic equipment.
Making ICT4D Green: Three Focus Areas for Improving the Environmental Impact of the Information and Communication Technology for Development SectorNews
Near East Foundation (NEF) today announced the establishment of Siraj Financial Services (SFS), a new social enterprise operating in Northern Syria.
Press Release: Near East Foundation Launches Siraj Financial Services to Expand Micro and Small Enterprise Financing in Northern SyriaCalendar Event
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IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, in partnership with Social Investment Managers and Advisors LLC and other financiers have reached the first close of a $150 million solar green bond, which will finance productive-use solar projects throughout Africa.
Press Release: IFC and SIMA Launch $150 Million Solar Green Bond for African Solar Developers alongside Finland and GEAPPBlog Post
Economies across Africa are facing serious headwinds — but according to Shiluba Mawela at Tshiamo Impact Partners, the continent still offers significant opportunities for impact investors. However, she argues that investment capital will not solve the region's development challenges without better coordination between African governments, private sector players and local communities. She highlights some emerging signs of this cross-sector collaboration, explaining how it can foster a thriving impact investing ecosystem that truly advances Africa's development.
Africa Must Take Charge of its Own Development Agenda: Here’s How Impact Investors Can Support It
