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How can gender inclusion help to unlock business growth? We're excited to share 'Pathways to Growth: Gender-smart business actions that work', our latest report created in partnership with Acumen, Value For Women Ltd., and Global Affairs Canada | Affaires mondiales Canada. This practical guide is for impact investors and SMEs who want to advance gender inclusion while strengthening business outcomes. It’s packed with insights and real-life examples to help early-stage companies make gender inclusion a powerful driver for success. In the report, you'll find: > Acumen’s key learnings from embedding gender in investment strategy and portfolio management > Six pathways to enhance social and business outcomes > 18 real-world case studies from sectors like clean energy, agribusiness, and EdTech > Insights on measuring and maximizing gender impact Gender inclusion is more than a buzzword; it’s a proven path to growth. This report gives organizations the tools to build resilient, inclusive businesses that are equipped to create meaningful impact. Check it out here: https://lnkd.in/eZHCQK2K

Want to gain insight into the latest approaches to poverty measurement? We're hosting a free webinar to unpack practical strategies and tools—essential for anyone working to drive meaningful, data-backed change. Join us next Tuesday with Elliott Collins (Innovations for Poverty Action), Ananya Singh (60 Decibels) and Pranav Sridhar (60 Decibels) to dive into: - The evolution and importance of poverty measurement - An inside look at the Poverty Probability Index (PPI) - Practical steps orgs can take to improve the way they measure poverty Please share this post with anyone in your network who might be interested! Register your spot here: https://lnkd.in/g3JKm68n #povertymeasurement #impactmeasurement #PPI

How do worker training programs impact vulnerable factory workers? We recently measured the impact of Primark's 'My Life' program by speaking directly to workers who had completed the training. My Life is designed to equip workers with essential skills in three key areas: communication, knowledge of worker rights and their responsibilities, and health practices in the workplace. Through 525 phone interviews, we found: - 70% of migrant workers said their lives had 'very much improved' thanks to the training - 91% of trained workers reported improved relationships with supervisors - 77% of mill workers reported major improvements in health practices These findings demonstrate how targeted training programs can create meaningful impact in workers' lives, both inside and outside the factory. Explore the full report and findings here: https://lnkd.in/eXna-TAH

Partnering with Catalyst Fund to understand Eight Medical | Techstars ‘23’s impact has been an insightful journey into the potential of tech-driven healthcare for underserved communities. Check out some of the key insights we discovered below 👇 Eight Medical is reshaping emergency medical services (EMS) across Nigeria, where access is limited and often out of reach for those who need it most. With only 8.7% of people across Africa currently covered by EMS—and mostly in urban centers—Eight Medical is bridging critical gaps to make sure people know who to call, where to go, or what to do in an emergency. Congratulations to the team at Eight Medical and Catalyst Fund for driving meaningful, measurable change in global healthcare resilience 🌍

We collaborated with Elucid to investigate a critical question: how does healthcare access impact farmer productivity and livelihoods? By listening directly to 275 farmers across Ghana, Madagascar, Ecuador, and Venezuela, we uncovered compelling evidence that healthcare isn't just improving wellbeing—it's transforming agricultural communities. 📊 Key findings: - Farmers with healthcare access showed increased work consistency and productivity - Healthcare services significantly reduced out-of-pocket medical expenses - Direct evidence linking healthcare access to economic resilience - Data driving action: Elucid is now launching mobile clinics to reach remote communities The study confirmed Elucid's approach while highlighting the need to make healthcare more accessible, especially in rural areas. The company is taking action by bringing mobile health clinics directly to farming communities. By clearly demonstrating the positive social and economic impact of their work, Elucid has been able to attract new partners and investors, bolstering their case for co-funding opportunities that will support future expansion. Explore the full case study: https://lnkd.in/euGqPSTP

🚀 ¡El poder de la tecnología y el liderazgo social está transformando América Latina! En 60 Decibels, estamos orgullosos de haber sido aliados de Propel en la elaboración del Reporte de Impacto 2023. Durante los últimos tres años, más de 100 organizaciones en la región han aprovechado el Propel Fellowship para reducir brechas sociales y fortalecer sus comunidades. Algunos datos que nos llenan de orgullo: 📱 91% adoptaron herramientas digitales 📈 86% mejoraron su productividad 🚀 80% incrementaron su crecimiento Este reporte resalta cómo la tecnología y el desarrollo de capacidades están creando un sector social más sólido, eficiente y preparado para el futuro. 👉 Descarga el Reporte de Impacto 2023 y conoce cómo estos líderes sociales están generando cambios profundos en sus comunidades: https://lnkd.in/e_sy27hZ ✨ Gracias al increíble equipo de Propel (Maria Fernanda Sierra Perea, Claudia Belmont, Carina Raygada, Sergio Julian Zona Moreno) por su compromiso y a María Belén Cáceres, Isabela Nieto Castro, Hellen Alvarado, Ramiro Rejas del equipo de 60 Decibels por ser parte de este gran proyecto #TransformaciónDigital #TecnologíaParaElCambio #ImpactoSocial

Great visibility for our work with Bayer | Crop Science in Harvard Business Review. We're proud to partner in getting wellbeing data directly from farmers—a practice that is becoming increasingly mainstream in agricultural supply chains. We are excited to see more leading companies shifting towards farmer-centric approaches that support well-being.

How can solar energy boost livelihoods and income? Data from our report Why Off-Grid Energy Matters 2024 shows that off-grid solar solutions are creating real change. Nearly one in five energy consumers in the Global South have tapped into these innovations, with 80% of them reporting increased income. 🌱 Investors are taking notice. This discussion was front and center at the Global Off-Grid Solar Forum in Nairobi, where industry leaders discussed how productive use appliances—like solar water pumps—are driving immediate income for users. 🚜 Curious about insights from the forum? Check out our latest feature on ImpactAlpha, where experts like Guilhem Dupuy from Gaia Impact weigh in on how to grow the sector sustainably: https://lnkd.in/gFjU_Nkx #offgridenergy #solarenergy #impactmeasurement

📊 The results are in from our latest study with Unilever! Our interviews with retailers using the Tindahan Club app revealed how digital tools can transform small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in emerging markets. Over 90% of retailers surveyed saw their business grow and earned more money as a result, reporting an increase in customers, a higher volume of products sold, and improved profit margins. 73% of retailers reported reduced time spent worrying about finances. Behind these numbers are stories of entrepreneurs like Carmela, who transformed her store operations from time-consuming wholesale runs to efficient digital ordering. These findings demonstrate how digital tools, when designed with users in mind, can meaningfully reduce operational barriers for small businesses and create lasting economic value in local communities. Read the full case study here: https://lnkd.in/gcE6zpch

Are you in Amsterdam this week for Innovation Forum's Sustainable Commodities and Land Use Forum or The Global Impact Investing Network's Impact Forum? If you see Tom Adams, Lindsay Smalling, Ellie Turner or Malavika Rangarajan, be sure to say hi! 🎤 Tom will be speaking on human rights risks in commodity supply chains alongside Partner Africa and ABF Sugar, as part of the Sustainable Commodities and Land Use Forum (15:30 on Oct 22nd) 🍳 We're hosting a breakfast session on Oct 23rd to chat all things farmer wellbeing in commodity supply chains – get in touch (hello@60decibels.com) if you'd like to join us! 🌐 And Lindsay/Tom will be on the ground to meet in person at #GIINForum2024 on the 23rd/24th #FarmerWellbeing #IFlanduse24 #ImpactInvesting #SocialImpact