Posts by Development Impact
ESG Factors (1): What's in It for You If You Are in Emerging Markets?
The point of ESG principles is that they should be integrated into company strategy, for the benefit of shareholders and stakeholders, including investors in emerging markets. Non-financial risk disclosure is following the same historical trend as the financial risk report.
Looking to Woo Investors? You Need Good Corporate Governance
To achieve their development goals, Latin America and the Caribbean must create an attractive investment environment for the private sector. Transparency and fairness to shareholders are key to building trust in emerging markets.
Five Ways Impact Management Can Jump-Start Latin America & the Caribbean's Recovery
“Build back better” or “build forward better” — no matter how you phrase it, turning mounting investor interest in sustainable and impact investing into action is a must for any COVID-19 recovery scenario. Impact management is another key to making sure this push to action is done both effectively and with integrity.
No Data, No Technology: Removing Obstacles from MSMEs' Path to Growth
The growing effort of multinational companies to improve the resilience of their supply chains in the current context has large corporations seeking to outsource from places closer to home, a phenomenon known as “nearshoring.” Before this becomes commonplace, there are obstacles that must be overcome.
Thematic Bonds Are Driving a Sustainable Economic Recovery
It comes down to this: the only way to recover from the pandemic is through sustainable development. Thematic bonds can be green, social or sustainable (a combination of green and social projects).
Sustainability, the vaccine for Latin America and the Caribbean economies
A COVID-19 vaccine will keep people feeling healthy and safe, but we cannot forget to vaccinate our economies as well. Sustainability will be a key component to building back better in the region’s economic recovery.