Search Results for "SDG"
Back to homepageAsian Development Bank: Optimising Capital Management to Meet Challenges of Asia-Pacific Development
Multilateral development banks are turning their attention to the bolder action needed to help those who suffer most in crises. Capital management is a strategic priority for multilateral development banks (MDBs) — it underpins their lending capacity and development mandates.
Read MoreSome of it may well be Rocket Science, but ASU’s Recipe for Success is Simple
Jordanian university has built on solid foundations to reach beyond the scope of its peers The term “pioneering” is often overused, but it’s perfectly accurate when referring to Jordan’s Applied Science Private University (ASU). The institute of higher learning was
Read MoreLord Waverley: Tracing the Old Silk Road Shows History Carved a Path to Modern Values — and Vibrant Economies
Lord Waverley continues his journey through Central Asia, a little-known region nestled in a corner of the world that is coming into prominence… As the Central Asian region continues to develop and integrate into the global community, the three countries
Read MoreOECD: Sustainable Development and Climate Change Require More than Just Money
Blended finance could hold the key to overcoming major world challenges. Financing the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals and climate objectives requires huge financial investment — in an increasingly urgent timeframe. Seven years remain to meet the 2030 Agenda. The pressure
Read MoreCommunity, Commitment, Christian Values — and a Sincere Desire to be True to Modern Management
Lagos Business School holds its head high and stands firm on its core beliefs to create balanced, compassionate leaders of industry. Nigeria’s Lagos Business School (LBS) is a community committed to creating and transmitting management skills and business knowledge. The
Read MoreOECD: What Will It Take to Achieve UN’s Sustainable Development Goals?
Achieving the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) requires financial and non-financial investment to discover sustainable development pathways. One of the key elements is securing enough capital. Development finance providers are working to mobilise commercial finance. They are designing blended finance
Read MoreSecuring Sustainable Water Supply Resources — Even in the Most Challenging Environments
Metito is delivering innovative water supply solutions across emerging markets with a clear commitment to the principles of circular economy and the UN sustainable development goals. Impact, sustainability, innovation: with these founding principles, Metito has established itself as a global
Read MoreNazca’s Backing is Driving Latin American Success Stories
Nazca takes investee companies through the gamut of development to create socially and environmentally efficient enterprises. Venture capital firm Nazca was founded with a clear purpose: to back bold entrepreneurs in Spanish-speaking Latin America. Nazca seeks out transformative, technology-enabled businesses
Read MoreDr Rak Vorrakitpokatorn: Taking the Steps to Sustainability
Until fairly recently, the global community strived for economic gains while ignoring environmental, social and community impacts. Extreme climate change has triggered natural disasters and destroyed live and land, with losses from damage reaching $2.5tn, according to the World Economic
Read MoreWorld Bank MD and CFO Anshula Kant: Financing Where It Matters Most
Financing Where It Matters Most — People, The Planet, and the Role of Investors Amid overlapping crisis facing the world, developing countries face the greatest risks as they are home to a great share of the world’s poor and most
Read More