Business

Business Innovations & Initiatives

Darian Stibbe - Partnerships

Partnerships, Systems Change and the Future of Collaboration with Darian Stibbe

Social Impact Pioneer, Darian, Executive Director of The Partnering Initiative (TPI), shares insights from more than 20 years spent helping businesses, governments, NGOs, philanthropies and international organisations work together to create lasting social and environmental impact.
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What Does a Human-First, AI-Enabled Approach to Fighting Poverty Look Like?

As AI becomes increasingly central to social impact, organisations need frameworks that put people before technology. This article introduces the SHAPE framework, outlining five principles for designing and deploying responsible AI that strengthens human capability, promotes equity, builds accountability and ensures AI improves lives rather than amplifying existing inequalities.
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Joe Scantlebury - Inclusive Economies

Building Inclusive Economies with Joe Scantlebury

Meet Social Impact Pioneer Joe Scantlebury, President and CEO of Living Cities. From representing children in the juvenile justice and dependency care systems to helping shape civil rights and equity advocacy at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Joe shares his journey. If you’re looking for inspiration and a can-do boost, this podcast is for you.
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Climate finance for women-led enterprises

The $1 Trillion Blind Spot: Redirecting Climate Finance to Women-Led Solutions.

Women-led micro and small enterprises are already delivering climate solutions, yet receive only a fraction of global climate finance. This article explores how redesigning climate finance, procurement and investment can unlock the potential of women-led businesses to strengthen resilience, reduce emissions and accelerate an inclusive, locally driven climate transition.
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Aline Sara

Creating Work Opportunities for Refugees, with Aline Sara

Meet Social Impact Pioneer, Aline Sara, Co-Founder and CEO of NaTakallam, the award-winning social enterprise transforming how businesses and individuals engage with refugees and conflict-affected communities.
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Staying Ambitious with AI: 5 Lessons for Responsible Social Impact

Artificial intelligence has the potential to transform social impact, but only if it is deployed responsibly. Drawing on Business Fights Poverty’s latest Insight Paper, this article explores five practical lessons for using AI to strengthen lives, livelihoods and learning through inclusive design, trusted partnerships, strong governance and human-centred implementation.
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From Engagement to Action: 5 Ways to Activate Internal Stakeholders on Social Impact

Moving internal stakeholders from awareness to action is one of the biggest challenges facing social impact professionals. Drawing on insights from Business Fights Poverty’s latest Insight Paper, this article outlines five practical strategies for building trust, creating relevance and activating sustained internal engagement to embed social impact across business strategy and operations.
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Moving Beyond Projects: How Corporate–NGO Partnerships Can Build Systems Collaboration

As global crises intensify and aid declines, corporate–NGO partnerships must evolve beyond project-based funding. Drawing on Business Fights Poverty’s latest Insight Paper, this article outlines six practical lessons for building financially resilient, locally led and systems-focused partnerships that create lasting social impact while strengthening business resilience.
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Unlocking More Impact from Limited Capital: 5 Lessons on Catalytic and Recyclable Finance

As social impact budgets tighten, businesses are exploring catalytic and recyclable finance to achieve greater impact with limited capital. Drawing on Business Fights Poverty’s latest Insight Paper, this article shares five practical lessons to help companies use grants, blended finance and impact investing more strategically to build resilient, long-term social and environmental outcomes.
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Responsible Business

How the TISFD Framework Supports Businesses and Investors to Manage People-Related Risks and Opportunities

As inequalities remain high and persistent globally, the Taskforce on Inequality and Social-related Financial Disclosures (TISFD) is inviting stakeholders to participate in the development of its draft framework, which aims to help businesses and investors to better understand the risks and opportunities arising from inequalities and other social issues.
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Your mission is clear, your messaging isn't

Your Mission is Clear. Your Messaging Isn’t

Many social impact organisations assume that a strong mission is enough to attract support. In reality, growth depends on understanding and responding to audience needs. This article explores how listening, audience insight and feedback loops help impact brands communicate more effectively, build trust and reach the people they were created to serve.
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Catalytic Finance

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Internal Stakeholder Activation

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Corporate NGO Partnerhips

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Ian Leader

Brokering Partnerships and Collaboration with Ian Leader

Listen in to Ian Leader, Social Impact Pioneer, cross-sector strategist and founder of Local Works. Ian shares his experience in building partnerships that really work, between business, community and government.
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Peer Learning Forum 2026

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Ulrich Assouah

AI Literacy and Local Humanitarian Leadership in Cameroon

In this interview, we hear from Ulrich Assouah, Managing Director of IFP Humanitarian Studies, based in Douala, Cameroon. With a background in humanitarian leadership development, organisational governance, and capacity building for local NGOs and young professionals across Africa and fragile contexts, Ulrich brings a practitioner’s lens to the question of AI’s role in locally led humanitarian action.
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innovative corporate social impact

When Budgets Tighten, Corporate Innovators Invest More in Social Impact. Here’s Why.

Across the corporate social impact community, budgets are tightening and many companies have gone quiet on commitments. New research from Project ROI, aggregating 640+ peer-reviewed studies, shows the opposite move: high-performing companies invest more in CSR during downturns. Here’s the data, and what it means for corporate leaders and their nonprofit partners.
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Hesham Elzeftawi - Cross Cultural Learning

What Can Business Gain from Cross Cultural Learning with Hesham Elzeftawi

Social Impact Pioneer Hesham Elzeftawi, shares his journey developing deep understanding and appreciation for cross-cultural learning.
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Dignity in healthcare

Dignity Is a Business Strategy

Dignity is more than compassion, it is a business strategy. Drawing on experiences in Haiti and healthcare, this article explores how designing for human dignity improves trust, engagement and outcomes. From patient care to workforce participation, organisations that prioritise the human experience can strengthen retention, reduce inequality and create more resilient, impactful systems.
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Dive into the world of business innovations dedicated to combating poverty. We spotlight transformative ideas and practices that are making an impact.

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