by Mary Jane Maxwell | Jul 21, 2020 | Insights, International
To strengthen economic prosperity in the Kingdom of Jordan, bolster female employment. And clearly, the need exists: Labor market inclusion for Jordanian women is among the lowest in the world. The World Economic Forum’s Global Gender Gap Report 2020 ranked Jordan...
by Mary Jane Maxwell | Jul 2, 2020 | Insights
For a decade, corporate giant Nestlé hid the fact it was profiting from its decision make healthier products that are lower in fat, salt and sugar. Not until 2018 did it publicly reveal the economic value of its socially conscious decision to its investors. That’s...
by Leanne Reisz | Jun 11, 2020 | Insights
While the concept of corporate social responsibility (CSR) has existed for the last several decades, the belief that the private sector should be accountable to all stakeholders has gained traction in recent years. Highlighting the rapid growth of CSR, a report by the...
by Mary Jane Maxwell | Jun 1, 2020 | Insights, International
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced nearly every person and entity — workers, families, companies, and governments — to think and act in new ways. To ensure its life-saving mission with partner countries continues around the world, the U.S. Agency for International...
by Mary Jane Maxwell | May 4, 2020 | Insights
Micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises account for over 90 percent of businesses and over 50 percent of jobs worldwide. The global economy depends on their success. Known methods to support them include improving access to capital and easing bureaucratic red tape....
