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Steward-ownership: join the ‘economic avant-garde’ and make a real impact
January 12, 2024 • by Bryony Jansen van Tuyll in Magazine • 11 min read
Adrian Hensen, Co-founder of the Purpose Foundation, explains how the model of steward-ownership equips businesses to deliver positive change....
When it comes to working capital, don’t dig yourself into a hole
January 12, 2024 • by Salvatore Cantale, Marc Woodfield in Audio articles • 8 min read
Companies figuring out how to respond to the shock of higher borrowing costs must beware of three common misconceptions....
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Why shareholder engagement is a great investment in all our futures
January 11, 2024 • by Kristin Hull in Finance • 8 min read
Activist investors have the power to direct the corporate world to embrace positive change. Kristin Hull offers a four-step guide to effective engagement....
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Fiduciary duty and climate change: adding value in the longer term
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The responsibility to maximize profits guides how institutional investors, such as pension funds, invest on behalf of others. But that does not mean investing in climate change is off the table....
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Six ways to grow Africa’s impact ecosystem
January 8, 2024 • by Maryanne Ochola in Audio articles • 6 min read
Economies in Africa are being transformed by targeted investment, but much more needs to be done....
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How to measure impact using the Theory of Change
January 5, 2024 • by Vanina Farber, Patrick Reichert in Audio articles • 9 min read
What is the impact economy and why should it matter? And how do you know if your actions are making a positive difference?...
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Civic wealth creation: Building bridges and restoring hope
January 3, 2024 • by Sophie Bacq, G. T. Lumpkin in Magazine • 13 min read
When diverse stakeholders and regular citizens collaborate and coalesce around positive societal change initiatives, they can develop viable solutions to the complex problems that can impede local economies....
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