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Radha Goenka on her strategic approach to elevate and scale impact in overlooked sectors
India, with its ambitious goals for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030, presents a picture of both immense potential and a pressing challenge. The estimated funding gap looms large as India continues to …
Four blended finance trends that will drive impact
The enormous funding gap needed to address the UN Sustainable Development Goals stands at around $3.9 trillion each year. However, there is around $100 trillion of unused private and institutional money seeking returns every year. …
Localising philanthropy – what does it entail?
Localisation, shifting power and decolonisation are among the most talked about phrases in social development spaces today. If pursued earnestly, they have the potential to positively alter the impact of social development efforts globally. It …
Latin American impact experts: ‘Friends make better investment partners’
Human connection and empathy is the way to achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), say Latin American social investment experts, ahead of next week’s impact investment event FLII Connect 2024 in Mexico. The 14th convention …
New philanthropy leaders ‘falling short on emotional intelligence and humility’, says Philanthrocapitalism author
Philanthropists entering the sector are falling short on “emotional intelligence and humility,” while avoiding “the sort of high stakes risktaking they would embrace routinely in business,” according to Matthew Bishop, co-author of ‘Philanthrocapitalism: How Giving …
Corporate philanthropy: a pathway to strengthening healthcare in low and middle-income countries.
Health systems encompass the institutions, organizations, and resources (physical, financial, and human) assembled to deliver healthcare services that meet population needs. In many low- and middle-income countries, health systems are faced with a huge burden …
Financing small businesses can help achieve SDG goals
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and small and growing businesses (SGBs) are essential to global commerce and have the potential to be instrumental in achieving the ambitious UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In emerging markets, …
How Asia’s billionaires can address urgent social and environmental needs
While Asia is home to nearly half of the world’s households living in poverty, it also has the fastest-growing concentration of wealthy families – and great potential to deploy philanthropic capital to create social and …
From you – December 2023
SDGs – time to bring youth into the frame Alliance’s special feature in our September 2023 issue looked at philanthropy’s contribution to the SDGs Stefan Germann from Fondation Botnar comments: Alliance’s latest feature (Understanding SDG-speak, …
COP28: Rockefeller Foundation targets net-zero emissions for $6 billion endowment
The Rockefeller Foundation has announced that it will pursue a net-zero emissions target for its $6 billion endowment. According to its website, the proposal makes it the largest private US foundation to pursue a net …