This week, we examined our shared objective to rebuild better systems of work, looked at ways to improve visibility for marginalised groups and explored how to turn challenges into opportunities with the SDGs as a roadmap.
Even before the pandemic, the world was not on track to achieve SDG 8 and the 2030 Agenda.
Obstacles, such as increased poverty and inequality, and a lack of trust in governments and institutions, have all magnified the impact of the pandemic and have stalled many efforts in ensuring decent work and economic growth.
By shining a light on these issues, we call on…
“The Spotlight Series brings together skilled, talented and determined actors from all industries to inspire and activate change.” — Mohamed Abdullahi
Mohamed Abdullahi is speaking on The Hidden Workforce panel, 27 May from 13:00–14:00 CEST.
This panel is part of our online Spotlight Series focused on UN SDG #8: Decent Work and Economic Opportunity.
Visit our Spotlight Series website to view the full programme.
About The Speaker
Mohamed Abdullahi is a former refugee from Dadaab, Kenya. He and his family fled Mogadishu to Dadaab when he was fifteen years old.
In Dadaab, he had the opportunity to get excellent education and many other…
“Decent work and economic growth for everyone is one step in the right direction to social justice for all” — Rahwa Tilahun Yohaness
Rahwa Yohanness will be moderating Role of Governments and Businesses in Building Back Better, 27 May from 15:00–16:00 CEST.
This interview is part of our online Spotlight Series focused on UN SDG #8: Decent Work and Economic Opportunity.
Visit our Spotlight Series website to view the full programme.
About The Speaker
Rahwa T Yohaness is a public speaker, activist, social critic, and the founder and director of Manifold, an organisation promoting diversity and positive changes in society, focusing on empowering…
“Decent work makes sense, not just financially but for societies to thrive. ” — Kjersti Løken Stavrum
Kjersti Løken Stavrum is speaking on Stakeholder Capitalism in the Post-Pandemic World: Joseph Stiglitz, 26 May from 15:00–16:00 CEST.
This interview is part of our online Spotlight Series focused on UN SDG #8: Decent Work and Economic Opportunity.
Visit our Spotlight Series website to view the full programme and register for events.
About The Speaker
Kjersti Løken Stavrum is CEO of the Tinius Trust, the controlling owner of Schibsted ASA. She is president of Norwegian PEN and head of the Norwegian government’s Freedom of Expression Commission.
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“Decent work brings meaning and dignity to our lives. Exploiting people to make a profit and benefitting financially from the suffering of others must end. We must all play a role in protecting human rights.” — Fiona Reynolds
Fiona Reynolds is moderating Rethinking Systems of Decent Work panel, 26 May from 10:45–12:00 CET.
This panel is part of our online Spotlight Series focused on UN SDG #8: Decent Work and Economic Opportunity.
Visit our Spotlight Series website to view the full programme and register for events.
About The Speaker
Fiona Reynolds is CEO of Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI). PRI is a UN…
Key takeaways from our impact facilitation event and how the results impact investments across the country
What are the SDG Investor Maps?
Developed by SDG Impact, the SDG Investor Maps are tools that are focused on mobilising capital flow across the Global South.
Championed by the United Nations Development Programme, their objective is to provide localised insight into sectors and market conditions that advance the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The Investor Maps ultimately serve as a guide to realising economic growth, promoting social reform, fostering environmental conservancy and building more transparent and resilient economies.
In partnership with the United Nations…
SDG Investor Maps launch
Last December, we launched our first round of the SDG Investor Maps sessions together with our partners The United Nations Development Programme Nigeria and The International Chamber of Commerce Nigeria. These maps serve as a digital tool providing market intelligence on investment opportunities and related impact data to identify and increase Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) aligned actionable investments in Nigeria.
The Nigeria SDG Investor Map thus maps the overlaps and gaps between public sector initiatives and private sector interest, aiming to facilitate more private-sector investment and public sector support for three SDG-enabling sectors that include renewable energy, agriculture, and healthcare.
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Written by 2020 Honouree and CEO of Coffee for Peace, “Joji” Felicitas Bautista Pantoja
When we started developing the concept of Coffee for Peace as a business in 2008, we had been working on the ground and listening to the voices of the rural poor, specifically the challenges and the systemic impoverishment experienced by most farmers in the land-based, armed-conflicted areas of Mindanao.
Knowing our resource and time limitations in the field, we focused our attention on the coffee farmers.
We were aware of the many programmes encouraging farmers to produce and plant more coffee, but one thing was missing. The programmes were conceptualised in the offices of the funding organisations, lacking real consultation…
Traducción por Lorena Muñoz Carmona
Abogado de derechos humanos y ganador del premio Business for Peace en 2015, Juan Andrés Cano, ha dedicado su carrera a entender el impacto del sector privado en los derechos humanos. El fundador de PeaceStartup y Business and Human Rights y CEO de Semilla, destaca la importancia de crear alianzas entre ONGs, gobiernos y el sector privado para proteger los derechos humanos. Iniciativas como esta demuestran que otra manera de hacer negocios es posible.
Esta entrevista está disponible al completo en inglés en nuestro canal de Youtube
¿Cómo ha afectado la pandemia a su trabajo?
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Building back together
Business for Peace has always enjoyed gathering people and inspiring discussions. We have facilitated discussions at our annual Summit and locally at startup community MESH. We recognise businessworthy leaders with the Oslo Business for Peace Award. Since 2009, global business, global leadership, global gatherings have been our core. When March came, we were quick to do two things: ensure the safety and wellbeing of our employees, and cancel physical events.
Our vision is that all business leaders strive to improve society by creating value for all stakeholders in an ethical and responsible way. The mission, therefore, is to recognise, inspire…
Business for Peace Foundation
Business has to be about the greater good and not only about maximising shareholder profits. We’re here to encourage and inspire #businessworthy behaviour.
