Development Through Enterprise in Emerging Markets
A Starter Pack highlighting entrepreneurs, social enterprises, NGOs, funders, researchers, media publications and thought leaders focused on using business to address global development challenges in low- and middle-income countries.
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@nextbillion.bsky.social
@wdavidsoninst.bsky.social
WDI is a solutions-driven non-profit affiliated with the University of Michigan that operates at the intersection of education, entrepreneurship, and impact across emerging markets. We are dedicated to unlocking the power of business for impact.
@triplepundit.bsky.social
Our coverage illuminates the people and organizations tackling the world’s most pressing environmental, social, and economic challenges.
@direnkocakusak.bsky.social
Environmental Researcher & Policy Consultant. Research Analyst at Global Energy Monitor. Opinions my own. #renewables, #climatechange, and #datascience
@setupelz.bsky.social
Equitable energy transitions, regions of the global South and vulnerable communities globally. Working at IIASA & Climate Resource.
@beyondfossilfuels.bsky.social
A coalition of civil society organisations striving for a just transition to a fossil-free, fully renewables-based European power sector by 2035. www.beyondfossilfuels.org
@nickhedley.bsky.social
Editor of The Progress Playbook: https://theprogressplaybook.com We focus on proven climate and sustainable development solutions. Email me for collaboration opportunities: nick.hedley@theprogressplaybook.com
@esghive.bsky.social
We talk about ESG and sustainable investing opportunities and risks and climate change solutions. Our posts are never investment advice.
@easterise.bsky.social
Musing the mad, sexy world of Green Finance & Impact Investments. Sapiophile. Caffeine-Lover. Unlike a few of my very few followers, name, hair & freckles are real. Me/Me https://www.linkedin.com/in/eastersarnecki/ Located in The Last Grand Duchy
@powerforall.bsky.social
Power for All is a global non-profit focused on ending energy poverty by promoting distributed renewable energy through advocacy and market activation in developing countries, to create a more inclusive global energy system.
@jeremydms.bsky.social
Economist living in Beijing China working for an African bank. Right now spending time looking at renewable energy in Africa and the role of Chinese firms in this matter. Normally mostly China Macro.
@seankhiggins.bsky.social
Prof @NorthwesternU @KelloggSchool Finance. I study how technology reduces frictions in payments markets and consumer financial markets
@ifpri.org
The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) provides research-based policy solutions to sustainably reduce poverty and end hunger and malnutrition. IFPRI is a CGIAR research center (@cgiar.org). www.ifpri.org
@ilri.org
The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) supports better lives, better planet through livestock. ILRI is a CGIAR centre. #OneCGIAR
@grahamanwright.bsky.social
Group Managing Director @MicroSave - research, innovation, TA & training for #financialinclusion #digitalsolutions & #climate across #Asia & #Africa
@ourworldindata.org
Research and data to make progress against the world’s largest problems. Based out of Oxford University (@ox.ac.uk), founded by @maxroser.bsky.social.
@ctrglobsust.bsky.social
Research center at the University of Maryland School of Public Policy. Collaboration & analytics from local to global. Research for climate action, #AmericaIsAllIn, energy innovation, climate finance & resilience, & more.
@iea.org
Shaping a secure & sustainable energy future. We provide data, analysis & ambitious real-world solutions on all fuels & technologies.
@wayanvota.bsky.social
Digital development leader in #ICT4D - Publisher of ICTworks - Creator of Fail Festival.
@kopalo.bsky.social
Associate Professor at Georgetown University. Washington, DC. More here: https://www.africanistperspective.com/
@odi-trade.bsky.social
Expert analysis on trade and economic development at @odi.global, a leading global affairs think tank. Website: https://odi.org/en/about/our-work/international-economic-development-group/
@odi.global
Igniting new ideas to confront global challenges. ODI Global turns bold ideas, evidence, and broad expertise into actionable strategies for a more resilient, just and equitable future. Website: www.odi.org Think Change podcast: https://buff.ly/3XAKJJ1
@justsand.bsky.social
Development economist. Senior fellow at the Center for Global Development. https://www.cgdev.org/expert/justin-sandefur
@carbontracker.bsky.social
Carbon Tracker is an independent financial think tank that carries out in-depth analysis on the impact of the energy transition on capital markets and the potential investment in high-cost, carbon-intensive fossil fuels. Visit: https://carbontracker.org
@ran-org.bsky.social
Siding with frontline and Indigenous communities to protect our climate and keep forests standing. We challenge corporate power.
@unep.org
Official account of the United Nations Environment Programme https://www.unep.org/
@iisd.org
An award-winning independent think tank for sustainable solutions. Focused on climate, resources & economies. Get the latest #sustdev news: http://bit.ly/2w12V4K
@ember-energy.org
Global energy think tank accelerating the clean energy transition with data and policy #CleanPower info@ember-energy.org https://ember-energy.org/
@mongabay.com
Award-winning nonprofit media outlet publishing global environmental science & news in 6 languages via bureaus in India, Brazil, Africa, Latin America, Indonesia & US: https://mongabay.com
@wrirosscities.bsky.social
Helping cities make big ideas happen. A program of @worldresources.bsky.social. Producer of http://TheCityFix.org. Home of #PrizeForCities.
@franseegull.bsky.social
President, U.S. Impact Investing Alliance & Executive Director, Tipping Point Fund on Impact Investing; fmr Ford Foundation & Chief Investment Officer at ImpactAssets #impinv #impactinvesting #econdev #socent #socfin
@kevindoylejones.bsky.social
Serial entrepreneur, convener with Rosa Lee Harden of Neighborhoodeconomics.org living in Swannanoa, the epicenter of Helene.
@globalvoices.org
The first global community-based newsroom. We build bridges and global understanding. Read our stories here: https://globalvoices.org
@trippbaird.bsky.social
Impact investing, decarbonization, systems responsibility, a just economy & a livable biosphere. Co-founder, @BuildersFund; Board @PosiGen @TradMed @UrbanRemedy - Home is where I want to b (But I guess Im already there) #impinv www.thebuildersfund.com
@pioneerspost.bsky.social
Intelligent journalism for social entrepreneurs, impact investors and mission-driven businesses around the world. Sign up for our free weekly newsletter at www.pioneerspost.com.
@impactalpha.com
Your trusted source for impact investing and sustainable finance news and home to the award-winning daily Brief. Join other Agents of Impact and subscribe today. impactalpha.com/subscribe
@voxdev.bsky.social
Where research meets practice; a platform for development enthusiasts to discuss key policy issues. Powered by CEPR, IGC & PEDL.
@marimendola.bsky.social
Professor of economics at University of Milano Bicocca. Development economics and Migration, Passionate explorer, Proud mom 🦉
@dmckenzie.bsky.social
Lead Economist at the World Bank’s Development Research Group Development Impact blogger https://sites.google.com/site/decrgdmckenzie/
@eeshani.bsky.social
She/her. Development economist. Gender, health, and nutrition. Currently at CGD. WB Research, Illinois, and Macalester alumna. Forever a Delhi girl. #econsky
@charlesjkenny.bsky.social
Fellow at the Center for Global Development, author of Getting Better and The Plague Cycle. (CGD doesn't have institutional positions, so don't blame it for mine).
@cgdev.org
The leading think-and-do tank for #globaldev🌍 Celebrating 20+ years of independent research & ideas for global prosperity. mediarelations@cgdev.org
@ssir.org
We're a self-funded nonprofit publication with a mission to inform and inspire leaders of social change. Support us by subscribing at ssir.org.
@impactentrepreneur.com
The premier global media and networking platform for the emerging Impact Economy — entrepreneurs, investors, and other impact practitioners. Visit us at https://impactentrepreneur.com
@worldresources.bsky.social
WRI is a global research organization working to improve people’s lives, protect #nature, and halt #climatechange. 🌍📊 👉 Learn more: https://go.wri.org/mmTUco
@nextbillion.bsky.social
Covering #SocialEnterprise and #business solutions to #GlobalDev challenges in #EmergingMarkets. A publication of the @wdavidsoninst.bsky.social, we publish original guest articles, and curated #news, #events, #jobs and #bizdev opportunities. No Paywall.