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Mainstreaming Innovation and Change – Grounded in Values and People (Not Just Systems)
We are all part of systems and societies, some chosen by default and others that we actively engage in through our work, education, or community service. Being part of an ecosystem is not just about understanding its strategy and workings. Anyone who has worked in systems change knows that ‘systems’ are complex webs of relationships,… Continue reading
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Building Rural Futures: Partnership Models for Entrepreneurship and Development
In India and across the Global South, rural areas remain at the epicenter of underemployment and migration with limited opportunities for income generation and growth. However, they also house vast untapped potential—especially among the youth and women. The private sector can play a crucial role in rural entrepreneurship by providing access to resources, markets, and… Continue reading
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MSME Finance in Emerging Economies
Micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) help drive growth across developing countries with their contribution towards job creation and economic output. Based on available data, MSMEs in Asia and the Pacific accounted for an average 96.6% of all enterprises, 55.8% of the total workforce, and 28% of a country’s economic output. MSME development has been supported… Continue reading
