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Calling all digital innovators and changemakers! The World Summit Awards - Australia celebrates local projects that leverage digital solutions that put people and the planet first. Australian social impact makers and digital innovators are invited to showcase their potential on a global stage under the auspices of the United Nations @Sustainable Development Goals. Vacayit, Stymie, BindiMaps, Wicked Lab, ParentTV, Socialsuite, The Australian Literacy & Numeracy Foundation, Powerledger and Communiteer have all enjoyed the well-deserved recognition that comes with being previous winners and harnessing technology to create a more sustainable, equitable world. Embrace this opportunity to gain international exposure at the WSA Global Congress, connect with a global community of innovators, and accelerate your solution's impact. Apply now for the WSA Australia to elevate your innovative solution, drive change, and get the recognition you deserve: https://lnkd.in/gbTCNREU Applications close 30 September. #TechForGood #ChangeMakers #SocialEnterprise #SocialEntreprenur #SocialImpact #SocialEnterprise #Impact #SocEnt #SocEntAu #SocImp #Impact #Entrepreneurship #DigitalInnovation #TechForGood #Tech4Good #SocialInnovation #SDGs #SustainableDevelopmentGoals

🚀 The 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁 starts in TWO days! 🚀 We’re thrilled to kick off the first ever 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁: 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵 𝗶𝗻 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 on Thursday in Washington, D.C., co-hosted by Growth Teams, Charter Cities Institute, and the Center for Global Development! 🌍 Day 1 will feature leading voices from government, philanthropy, research, and the private sector: 🟢 Opening Remarks – Kartik Akileswaran, Mark Lutter, and Rachel Glennerster will set the stage for the Summit. 🟢 Recentering Growth: Why It Matters and What’s Been Overlooked – Stefan Dercon, Vera Songwe, Arvind Subramanian, and Hakim Ben Hammouda will dive deep into these questions. Moderated by Chema Triki.💡 🟢 Evidence-Based Action for Growth – How can rigorous research and data inform growth policies and actions? Eliana Carranza, Amir Lebdioui, Ken Opalo, and Kunal Sen will discuss, moderated by Shruti Rajagopalan. 📊 🟢 Fireside Chat: Taking Useful Action on Growth – A conversation with Lant Pritchett and Manish Sabharwal on actionable steps funders can take to support economic growth. 🔥 Day 1 is packed with bold ideas on why and how to re-center economic growth in the development dialogue. Stay tuned for updates and insights! #GrowthSummit #EconomicGrowth #StructuralTransformation

Kunal Sen is speaking tomorrow at the first ever Growth Summit: Recentering Economic Growth in Development! In a panel session, he will share insights on how research and data can inform growth policies and actions. See more: https://go.unu.edu/nP8qZ

A key takeaway from day one of the Growth Summit is that you can't think of 'growth policy' or 'industrial policy' or 'investment climate reform' in the abstract, and expect that market level reforms on their own will lead to growth. Large, formal firms are key to economic growth, and many low income countries have too few of them. So policy needs to get concrete about how to support the growth of existing large firms, and how to support the creation and market entry of more large firms. All while ensuring that the few large firms do not capture policy and protect their existing positions, so that growth can be sustained through market entry and exit.

🚀 We have two exciting days ahead! The 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁 starts tomorrow 🚀 The 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁: 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵 𝗶𝗻 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 kicks off tomorrow in Washington, D.C., co-hosted by Growth Teams, Charter Cities Institute, and the Center for Global Development! 🌍 Over the next two days, we’ll hear from leading experts, policymakers, and funders as they explore how to accelerate growth in developing countries. Here’s what’s coming up on Friday (Day 2): 🟢 The Funder Perspective on Economic Growth – Gargee Ghosh, Adnan Qadir Khan, Abebe Selassie, and Devon Long will share insights on how funders approach economic growth. Moderated by Emily Oehlsen from Open Philanthropy. 💸 🟢 Horizontal, Vertical, and Cluster Approaches to Growth – A deep dive into innovative growth strategies with Aradhna Aggarwal, Shlomo (Solly) Angel, Piero Ghezzi, and Dr. Ahmed Khalid Benomar. Moderated by Jeffrey Mason. 🌐 🟢 Firms: Overcoming Barriers, Fostering Growth – Hear from Paddy Carter, James Foster, Brendan Mullen, and Radha Rajkotia, on how firms can drive economic growth. Moderated by Jonathan Mazumdar. 🏢 🟢 A Community of Growth Champions: Next Steps – Stephen Brien and leonard wantchekon discuss how to build a global community of growth champions and take forward the Summit’s momentum. 🔥 Day 2 is all about concrete initiatives and interventions to promote economic growth. Stay tuned for updates and insights! #GrowthSummit #EconomicGrowth #StructuralTransformation

𝐇𝐚𝐜𝐤𝟒𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐭: 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲♻️ Join us for the second Hackathon organized by 𝑽𝒚𝒕𝒂𝒖𝒕𝒂𝒔 𝑴𝒂𝒈𝒏𝒖𝒔 𝑼𝒏𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒊𝒕𝒚 and 𝑪𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒈𝒆𝑴𝒂𝒌𝒆𝒓𝒔𝑶𝑵! Let's unite students and everyone else to tackle the challenges of climate change and create innovative solutions! The event is being organised in the context of the Entrepreneur project. 𝐃𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝟐-𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭, 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫: ✔️Various 𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈𝒔 and 𝒕𝒂𝒔𝒌𝒔 promoting creativity and proactive thinking ✔️Inspiring 𝒔𝒑𝒆𝒂𝒌𝒆𝒓𝒔 and 𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒔 guiding you through challenges ✔️Opportunity to test your ideas with 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒇𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝒉𝒆𝒍𝒑 ✔️Expert advice from 𝒆𝒙𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆𝒅 𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒔 ✔️Evaluation of ideas by a 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒑𝒆𝒕𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒊𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏 of investors, business, and scientific representatives 👉𝐑𝐄𝐆𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐑: https://shorturl.at/cmvyL #Hack4Planet #Sustainability #Innovation

YERUN - Young European Research Universities highly contribute to their regional & local ecosystems. Check some great examples below 👇🏻

I’d like to share (one of) the most mind-opening subjects I chose to study during my exchange at UNIL, which is the multidisciplinary class of social innovation and entrepreneurship. Yesterday I got the opportunity to assist to the inspiring forum of social innovation. It is a growing sector aiming to change classical (unsustainable) financial growth models and include social and environmental growth. I am not an expert in finance but luckily the essence of social innovation is to, together, regardless of the discipline, build solutions that benefit companies, governments, and communities, and act for the UNs sustainable development goals! Listening to the stories of some Ashoka fellows and their significant impact gave me hope and motivation to contribute to a more equal future built on trust and diversity! 💪🌱 #socialinnovation #SDGs

The Power of Young Minds: Leading the Change for Tomorrow We, the youth, are the power of tomorrow. The potential we hold is undeniable, and the world is starting to take notice. As young leaders, we don’t just represent the future; we are actively shaping it. In every corner of the world, from tech hubs to research labs, we are challenging traditional ways and pioneering new innovations. A shining example of this is Strettch, a start-up that recently won a $100,000 contract to develop a groundbreaking research and innovation portfolio for Rwanda Polytechnic. This achievement is not just a victory for the company but a massive step forward in showing the world that young minds can tackle even the most complex challenges. Strettch, led by dynamic young innovators like Clarance Liberiste Ntwari, SAUVÉ Jean-Luc, Blessing Hirwa, and other young leaders. This is a reminder that we are not just dreamers; we are doers. This achievement is a testament to the power of youth to transform ideas into tangible progress. It's an inspiration for every young person out there, proving that when given the opportunity, we can bridge the gap between tradition and modernity, bringing fresh perspectives to industries in need of transformation. To my fellow young leader at Strettch, congratulations! 🎊 Your success is a beacon of hope and an example of what is possible when young people are trusted with responsibility. You are not just making waves in Rwanda; you are sending a global message that young minds are ready to take on the world and lead the charge toward a better future. Let’s continue to push boundaries, challenge expectations, and, most importantly, believe in our own power to change the world. We are not just the future; we are the present, and we are here to make history.

Complexity, systems and portfolios for innovation and learning https://lnkd.in/eNtnTtxw I was recently asked to provide some examples of organizations that are taking a portfolio approach to engaging with complex and systemic social challenges, in the global development space. I'm particularly interested in approaches that see the elements in the portfolio as opportunities to explore, experiment and learn about the parts of interlinked systems, in interconnected ways, rather than portfolios that are just aggregated collections of projects. As a first step to providing some examples, I've pulled together the things I've read/watched over the last few years that are about this sort of approach to portfolios. It includes links to and summaries of some great pieces from colleagues including Giulio Quaggiotto, Andrea Bina, Søren Vester Haldrup, Sam Rye, Diastika Rahwidiati, Milica Begovic, PhD, Mariela Atanassova, Annemarie Poorterman and Tina M Saeteraas Stoum. Sharing in case useful for other folks exploring the value, and challenges, of portfolio approaches. If you're interested in seeing more - my notes and highlights on some of the articles for instance - give me a shout. In terms of organisations and initiatives that are at the leading edge of such approaches UNDP (both the Strategic Innovation Unit and the Accelerator Labs), CHÔRA Foundation, Climate-KIC, Systems Innovation, Centre for Public Impact, the TransCap Initiative, Sida's Systems Innovation and Learning Partnership, and a number of UK Government FCDO offices are on my radar. That clearly reflects where I'm sat, professionally and geographically (in the UK, at the seaside). If you have suggestions of other organisations with interesting experience, or other useful pieces that I have missed, I'd be glad to hear of them, and will be happy to update and re-share my summary of resources. #complexity #systemsthinking #portfolios