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September 11, 2025

Drawing on insights from Villgro's SAAF Cities report and ANDE's Investment Guides, this analysis examines the financial barriers and opportunities shaping circularity's growth.

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September 8, 2025

Three practitioners share honest lessons on how to set up practical workplace accommodations, how venue failures became learning opportunities, and why inclusive budgeting isn't just good ethics—it's smart business.

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August 28, 2025

Drawing on insights from Villgro’s SAAF Cities report and ANDE’s Investment Guides, this blog unpacks the common challenges and opportunities that can shape a stronger, more inclusive pathway for circularity.

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August 26, 2025

Our latest SGB Finance Series session explored how Impact-Linked Finance is rewarding enterprises for achieving measurable social outcomes. Check out the key lessons shaping the next wave of innovative finance.

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August 19, 2025

Two innovative programs in India will pilot financing models to help green enterprises scale and attract critical investment.

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July 11, 2025

Member Spotlight: From talent pipelines to climate-conscious leadership, Arthan is enabling the next generation of mission-driven organizations across the Global South.

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July 10, 2025

Member Spotlight: India’s Centre for Cellular and Molecular Platforms is transforming scientific discoveries into high-impact solutions for health, sustainability, and beyond.

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July 10, 2025

This blog captures key insights from the session, outlining existing barriers, opportunities for scale, and cross-cutting reflections from the ANDE IMT World Cafe session and the “Catalyzing Innovative Technologies in Waste & Circularity for Dignified Jobs” workshop, held in partnership with Villgro.

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July 2, 2025

The cohort explored the concept of intersectionality and its importance in business development programming from the two invited expert speakers; Shamha Naseer, Gender Specialist for the Youth Empowerment Portfolio in Asia and the Pacific at UNDP’s Bangkok Regional Hub, and Ian Jones, Co-Founder and Director at Mekong Inclusive Ventures.

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Women leaders have shown promise in improving business performance. A survey by the International Labour Organisation (ILO) in 2019 – covering shopkeeping, sales or trade activities, manufacturing, construction, education, financial/insurance activities, and other economic services – observed that when enterprises have a gender-inclusive business culture and policies, they experienced 63 per cent increase in business productivity and profitability. Additionally, 60 per cent enhancement in the ability to attract and retain talent and a 59 per cent improvement in creativity, innovation and openness (ILO 2019).

Furthermore, globally, funders and investors are increasingly attracted to ethical and gender-inclusive funding, recognising its dual benefits to business and society. With a gender-smart approach, you can seize the opportunity to access the pool of funding by showcasing its tangible impact on gender-related outcomes, effectively aligning its initiatives with the evolving priorities of the investment landscape. Thus, by breaking down gender barriers, you can access diverse skills and expertise, strengthening your workforce and overall competitiveness.

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