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GDP growth is not the answer…
At the recent Global Inclusive Growth summit hosted by the Mastercard Centre for Inclusive Growth, we heard how gender inequality is bad for growth and leaves ‘trillions on the table instead of catapulting gross domestic product (GDP) growth.’ This was further evidenced with data from the African Development Bank which noted that bridging the $42 billon spending gap for female entrepreneurs in Africa would unlock $300 billion of extra GDP. These are mind-boggling amounts of …
We can’t hashtag our way to change
In developing Healing Solidarity in 2018, I was trying to reignite conversations about re-imagining ‘development’ which had been happening for decades. At the time, I was amazed by the 1500 e-responses and took it as (further) evidence that many of us who work in and around the sector knew that substantive change in how we work was needed. In time, and against a backdrop of the murder of George Floyd, Black Lives Matter and Covid, …
Climate change, misinformation and the UK election
There are three core issues we can’t afford to ignore this year. First, globally we experienced the hottest February in recorded history, second is that more than half the world’s population is going to the polls this year, including the UK. Third, the World Economic Forum shared its Global Risks Report 2024 which warns of a global risks landscape in which it cites misinformation and disinformation as the biggest short-term risks, while extreme weather and …
How philanthropy can aid the shift from fossil fuels
COP28 paved the way for a consensus-built commitment to transition away from fossil fuels. However, the implementation and pathways for the transition will be complex and require responsible and equitable management. Philanthropy can help facilitate a transition to climate-compatible growth, including in many low-income countries that are dependent on fossil fuels. Achieving this transition requires a nuanced understanding of the diverse challenges across countries and communities. To support low-carbon climate solutions without hindering development, philanthropy …
Philanthropy’s Role in Building a Happier, More Just Society
The recent report on global happiness has delivered a sobering revelation: the United States, once a fixture in the top …
Positive impact investments need clearer label
Impact investors have united to voice concerns about the European Union’s Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR), saying the regulation doesn’t recognise …
‘Shift the Power’: Narrow internal gaze or shaping an equal future?
Seven hundred extraordinary people from philanthropies, developmental agencies, NGOs, and community groups, gathered in Bogota, Colombia last December to deliberate …
African Diaspora Investment Symposium 2024: A call to climate action
Representing Conserve Global, we were privileged to attend the ninth annual African Diaspora Investment Symposium (ADIS24) held from March 20-22, …
Prioritizing Openness and Trust between Funders and Social Movements
Let’s start by recognizing that we have a responsibility to acknowledge and engage with how power shapes our organisations and …
Latinos are redefining giving with love, culture, and power at the core
Giving and generosity are about love, caring for others, and connecting. Traditional philanthropy, however, has often overlooked women, communities of …
Towards holistic impact measures in EdTech
For some time, the philanthropic sector has grappled with perplexing dichotomies in leveraging education technology (EdTech) to impact children’s learning. …
Sustained and Strategic Investments Needed for US-Japan Collaboration
A “historic” visit will take place, according to the US Deputy Secretary of State, when President Biden hosts Japan’s Prime …
How nonprofits must cater for generational differences in legacy giving
Research released by Legacy Futures in the first quarter of this year revealed stark differences across generation cohorts in wealth, …