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Sustainable Development

Empowering Change: Matt Damon’s Water Initiative and the Role of Public-Private Partnerships in Sustainable Development

Water, an essential life element, has been an intriguing subject, inspiring artistic expression and symbolizing the genesis of life. It has played a profound role in the world of cinema. From the ambitious yet disastrous “Waterworld” (which proved to be a financial debacle with mixed reviews, marking a downturn for actor Kevin Costner) to Guillermo del Toro’s “The Shape of

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Introduction to The middle Road Kusum Social Impact Award

The middle Road warmly welcomes nominations from diverse individuals and entities worldwide for this prestigious award. The goal is to cast a wide net, ensuring that this recognition reflects the global tapestry of individuals and initiatives making a difference. Anyone can apply for this award if they can showcase how their work is enabling social change and impact within society.

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Are you a Goal Keeper?

Are you a Goal Keeper?   The latest newsletter from The middle Road. Kindly subscribe to The middle Road newsletter on LinkedIn here for regular updates. As per the Goalkeepers report, the current reality is heart-wrenching: every year, around 5 million children do not make it to their fifth birthday, succumbing to early mortality. Equally tragic, nearly 2 million infants

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G20 Mumbai Cultural Tracker 

Nishant Malhotra had the distinct honor of participating as an attendee in the exclusive thought leadership event, the G20 Mumbai Cultural Tracker, presented by FICCI, UNESCO, Teamwork Arts, and Avid Learning. This exceptional gathering convened in the vibrant metropolis of Mumbai, India. The event’s central theme, “Cultural Confluences: Empowering Creative Industries of the Future,” played a pivotal role within the

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World Bank’s Sustainable Development Bond Receives Strong Global Investor Support

The World Bank’s recent Sustainable Development Bond, amounting to $3 billion, witnessed remarkable oversubscription, signaling resounding success and strong interest from stakeholders across the global business and development ecosystem. This 7-year bond is specifically designed to address critical areas of concern, including job creation, climate change, fragility, and pandemics. For more insights into the Sustainable Development Bond, refer to the

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🏆 Announcing the Inaugural Show Ladies and Gentlemen of the Year Awards! 🌟

Announcing the Inaugural Show Ladies and Gentlemen of the Year Awards! 🌟 I am thrilled to unveil this prestigious tradition, recognizing outstanding individuals from the realms of entertainment, sports, and various professions. The People Show Award aims to honor exceptional men and women who have left an indelible mark on our hearts and minds especially through their captivating screen presence

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India’s Green Bonds Surge

Government of India will issue first Sovereign Green Bonds in two tranches amounting to $1.94 billion. The proceeds of the Sovereign will be used to fund green infrastructure projects to reduce carbon emissions within the economy. The green bonds will be of 5 year and 10-year maturity and traded in the secondary market.  The sovereign green bonds are eligible for

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Impact Investing 2021

Global Impact Investing Network (GIIN) is one of the key champions of impact investment sector worldwide. GIIN worked along with Nuveen to understand how the impact industry has evolved over the years for the GIIN report. As of December 2021, the directly invested impact asset under management is estimated at $1.164 trillion spread over 3349 organizations. The impact investment sector

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Cameroon Cataract Bond

The Cataract Fund launched in March 2018 is an example of an innovative development impact bond launched to fund cataract surgeries among low-income patients in the sub-Saharan region. The pay for performance loan is developed by the Cataract Bond Design Coalition, a collaboration between Outcome Funders – The Fred Hollows Foundation, Conrad N Hilton Foundation, and Sightsavers, Bond Manager –

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Africa & Innovation

This brief note takes a look at innovation and emerging economics in Africa. Rockefeller Foundation is situated in Nairobi, Kenya, and serves as the focal point for its work in the sub-Saharan region. Kenyan stock market is very vibrant, and in 2019 Africa would be a good bet for growth in stock markets. M-Pesa, an avatar (not to be confused with James Cameroon’s

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