Advancing Green Economy and Celebrating Female Entrepreneurs in South Africa
Nedbank Foundation’s Green Economy Project focuses on skill development and entrepreneurship, in which female-led businesses have played big roles.... Read more
Financial Service Institutions
Gender-Responsive Financial Instruments for Women’s Resilience Against Disasters
A recent report by Asian Development Bank reveals that digital-based financial instruments are the most suitable for women with low-income.... Read more
Seven Years of Improving Rice and Coffee Production in Vietnam
The Vietnam Sustainable Agriculture Transformation (VnSAT) Project, financed by the World Bank, successfully wrapped up its seven years of operation.... Read more
Singapore Wants to Tackle Greenwashing at Asset Management Level
Greenwashing practices hinder the development of green and sustainable finance. The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) attempts to establish regulations for the asset management industry to tackle this problem.
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Indonesia’s G20 Presidency and the Legacy of Islamic Economics & Finance
The values and characteristics of Islamic Economics & Finance fit those of the SDGs, making it imperative to peruse it to achieve the SDGs in Indonesia and inspire the world to do the same.... Read more
Moving Purpose into Action by Creating Shared Value
We want to help promote the notion that businesses must be a force for good altogether with governments and civil society.... Read more
UOB’s Green Umbrella Frameworks Support the Singapore Green Plan 2030
The financial sector plays a crucial role in addressing the impact of environmental risk and mobilizing global capital for the green economy to promote sustainable development.... Read more
Asian Development Bank’s Efforts on Agriculture and Food Security in Asia and The Pacific
Millions more of the Asia Pacific's poor and vulnerable are suffering from undernutrition and food shortages due to rising food prices.... Read more