Beyond sustainability in private sector development
Simon White | Private sector development can contribute to transformational adaptation and the regeneration of our ecologies and ecosystems.
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Circular economy innovation: organic pork in Vietnam
Simon White | Circular economy innovation. Governments can learn from private innovators and work with them to create a business environment that sets the market signals for a sustainable, circular economy.
The Challenge of Business Representation in Public-Private Dialogue in Jordan
Simon White | This article draws on lessons from Jordan in public-private dialogue. It highlights the challenge of representing informal business in formal dialogue processes.
Doing business with strangers and the drive to formalise: Lessons from the Solomon Islands
Simon White | This article looks at what the drive to formalise in the Solomon Islands teaches us about the formal economy and the need for reform.
Creating a climate-resilient entrepreneurial ecosystem
How can governments, business communities and others create a climate-resilient entrepreneurial ecosystem that provides the solutions we need?
The demand for climate resilience has never been greater. While governments are slowly acting to transition away from fossil fuels, the private sector is expected to step up and invest in green
How innovation can drive industry competitiveness
Simon White | Discover how innovation can drive competitiveness for private firms. Learn how a Horticulture Innovation Group in Vietnam has helped smallholder farmers diversify and thrive.
Helping businesses invest in skills development
Because the private sector creates the most employment globally, we need to pay attention to how we can encourage private businesses to invest in skills development. Private business owners must come to see how a more skilled workforce will improve productivity, business competitiveness and profitability.
Moving beyond workers as a