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Circularity Tales: a holistic approach to sustainability in Greece

Impact Hub

At Impact Hub, we believe in the power of circularity to create a more sustainable present and future. Our social business model advocates for sustainable products created under fair and ethical working conditions. Line Didelot: ANKAA is a non-profit organisation that has developed social business activities since 2020.

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Why international DFIs are looking to African startups to scale impact investing efforts

TechCrunch

The organization has invested in eight African startups since 2020. It seems they’re attracted to tech that enables wider socio-economic development because it offers a scalable and efficient way to make an economic impact.

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Raising Awareness about Entrepreneurship as an Economic Development Strategy

Ecosystem Builder Hub

“Communities seeking to grow their economy need to understand the impact entrepreneurship and small business play in economic growth.” — Grow Your Own: Entrepreneurship-based Economic Development for Local Communities, Dell Gines, Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City.

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3 West African Startups Prove It’s Possible To Thrive In Uncertain Times

Impact Hub

Their three-week lockdown in April 2020 caused GDP to fall by an estimated 27.9% Despite a minimal increase in GDP by the 4th quarter, the Nigerian economy suffered a -4.20% decline in 2020 compared to 2019, according to the country’s National Bureau of Statistics. during that period and an additional 12.23% ( 3.8

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Digital Transformation Is Crucial for Longevity According to Cisco Study

Smart Hustle Magazine

These insights are from the 2020 Small Business Digital Maturity Study , commissioned by Cisco. How much small business digital transformation could boost economic growth. Furthermore, 17% say they are growing and scaling up, while 32% say they are surviving or sustaining their business.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners to Appear Before PA Senate Appropriations Committee – 3:00 PM, Wednesday, March 6, live-streamed: [link]

Ben Franklin Technology Partners

The Ben Franklin Technology Partners (Ben Franklin) Pennsylvania statewide network will present before the Pennsylvania Senate Appropriations Committee regarding the proposed 2019-2020 Pennsylvania budget at 3:00 PM on Wednesday, March 6, live-streamed here: [link]. million per year.

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The New economy starts with Impact-Driven Entrepreneurs

Impact Hub

However, fortunately, it has pushed many to question our way of life’s sustainability and viability. These entrepreneurs are rigorously working towards the Sustainable Development Goals. This unsolicited pause has also highlighted deeper issues around inequality and the damage to the environment. Emploi et Moi .