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Strengthening Bilingual and Multilingual Education in Francophone Africa
In Francophone Africa, most children learn in multilingual environments where their home languages differ from the language of instruction, often a colonial language like French. Research consistently shows that mother-tongue-based multilingual education improves learning outcomes in both native and international...
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Bridging the Skills Gap in Solar Irrigation in Kenya
Kenya faces increasing challenges in water management due to climate change, driving demand for sustainable solutions in agriculture. Solar-powered irrigation systems (SPIS) offer a promising answer, addressing food security concerns while creating opportunities for green job growth, especially in rural...
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Measuring the “S” in ESG: Why It Matters and How to Get Started
As the global ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) movement gains momentum, the “S” in ESG often receives less attention than its environmental and governance counterparts. However, the social dimension is critical for building resilient, inclusive, and sustainable businesses. Measuring “S” is...
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The Next Horizon for CEOs and Social Impact: Unlocking Change at Scale
The role of the private sector in social development has evolved over the past two decades. We have moved from compliance with minimum regulations to aligning social investments with corporate strategy, embedding initiatives within core operations, and meeting expectations to...
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From Obligation to Opportunity: Strategic Partnerships for Sustainable Supply Chains
While ESG skepticism and “greenhushing” often dominate headlines, global ESG regulations are still surging ahead—and compliance is proving to be an uphill battle for many companies. The regulatory landscape, from the EU's Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) to California’s climate...
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From Mitigation to Adaptation: Future-Proof Your Agri-Business in a Changing Climate
Climate change is no longer a distant challenge—it’s a pressing reality, especially for agriculture. Erratic rainfall, prolonged droughts, and extreme weather events disrupt farmer incomes, destabilize agricultural supply chains, and threaten the sustainability of businesses reliant on these inputs. Beyond...
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Climate Change and Health: Building Resilience Through Data, Investment, and Community Action
The impacts of climate change are not just environmental—they are fueling a public health emergency. Two recent gatherings hosted by Dalberg—a roundtable in collaboration with Northwell Health and the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME), followed by a webinar...
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An Interview with Fabiola Salman, Partner at Dalberg Advisors
While collaboration is essential, it's also complex. It pushes us to think differently about how change happens. We're not just designing technical solutions; we're creating new frameworks for organizations to work together effectively—whether that's creating shared measurement systems to track...
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From hype to hope: Five strategies to make tech for good work on the ground
When serving hard-to-reach customers, it is crucial to make ‘technology for good’ work on the ground and not only in the lab—addressing real needs rather than simply following hyped-up trends. Outside of tech enterprises, a broader set of organizations such...
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How Can Private Finance and Humanitarian Funding Speak the Same Language?
Finding ways to catalyze private finance at scale has become a recurring topic in addressing the humanitarian funding gap. Stakeholders are exploring how private investors can play a role in financing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) within contexts that involve...
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UNGA and Climate Week 2024 Reflections
Dalberg's team at UNGA and Climate Week share key insights as they explore how the priorities highlighted at the forums can guide actionable solutions to foster resilience and create a more inclusive, sustainable future.
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Voices from the Portfolio: Insights from Dalberg and ABC Impact’s User-Centered Study
This year Dalberg celebrates 15 years in Asia-Pacific—a region rich with opportunities for impact-driven investment. As we reflect on our experience of supporting over 700 diverse organizations, the critical need to include end-user voices in decision-making emerges as one of...
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