Inclusive Growth

Mars Strengthens Sustainable Mint Supply Chain Through Shubh Mint

July 30, 2026 by Mathieu Maurice

Mars has begun incorporating naturally sourced menthol from its Shubh Mint programme into the production of chewing gum across its manufacturing facilities in the United Kingdom and Poland. This marks …

Empowering Micro-Businesses to Drive Europe’s Digital Competitiveness

February 16, 2026 by Mathieu Maurice

Europe’s economic strength depends heavily on its smallest enterprises. Over 25 million micro and small businesses account for 99% of all companies in the EU and employ almost half of …

How Women Entrepreneurs Are Driving Digital Transformation in Small Businesses

December 18, 2025 by Mathieu Maurice

Women who run small businesses are reshaping how they adopt digital tools. Rather than investing in large-scale, costly overhauls, they are opting for practical, incremental steps—guided by peer support and …

ASEAN’s Digital Rise: Inclusive Growth, Innovation & MSME Empowerment

November 26, 2025 by Mathieu Maurice

With a youthful demographic, bustling urban hubs and rapidly expanding markets, South-east Asia is increasingly becoming a magnet for entrepreneurs and investors. By 2030, Asean is on track to rank …

ASEAN’s Rising Middle Class: Key Drivers of Inclusive and Sustainable Growth

November 20, 2025 by Mathieu Maurice

For years, discussions about Asia’s economic landscape tended to focus either on the lavish lifestyles of society’s elite or on the persistent poverty in rural regions. Far less attention has …

ASEAN’s Middle-Class Boom: A New Era of Economic Mobility and Inclusive Growth

November 19, 2025 by Mathieu Maurice

The Asia–Pacific region is experiencing the fastest and largest rise of the middle class in history. By 2035, an estimated 3.2 billion of the world’s 5 billion middle-class consumers will …

KeyBank Foundation Awards $5.4M in Grants to Support CDFIs and Community Growth

July 31, 2025 by Mathieu Maurice

KeyBank Foundation has announced the recipients of its $5.4 million special grant initiative, aimed at enhancing the work of Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs). This funding effort marks a major …

Mastercard 2024 Impact Report: Driving Inclusion, Sustainability & Digital Growth

July 21, 2025 by Mathieu Maurice

Mastercard’s 2024 Impact Report highlights the company’s progress toward its mission of powering economies and empowering individuals, with a focus on building a sustainable, inclusive economy where everyone can thrive. …

The Rise of the Next Billion Consumers: Driving Global Inclusive Growth

July 9, 2025 by Mathieu Maurice

As the global middle class continues to expand, a new wave of one billion emerging consumers is set to influence the markets, social movements, and innovations of the coming decade. …

Key Insights on Inclusive Growth and Digital Trust from the Global Summit

May 12, 2025 by Mathieu Maurice

These are undeniably turbulent times, but a central message from the recent Global Inclusive Growth Summit in Washington, D.C., was clear: this is not a moment for passivity. Instead of …

Inclusive Growth Summit 2025: Innovation, AI, and Economic Resilience

May 6, 2025 by Mathieu Maurice

Whether they’re shaping public policy, developing technology, launching companies, or strengthening communities, the 400 leaders who came together in Washington, D.C., for the 2025 Global Inclusive Growth Summit were united …

Fifth Third Bank Awards Grants to Boost Small Business Growth & Community Development

April 2, 2025 by Mathieu Maurice

Nearly 50 small businesses across the United States have been awarded $5,300 grants through the Fifth Third Small Business Catalyst Fund, aimed at expanding financial access and fostering future growth. …

Bridging the Skills Gap: Solutions for Youth Unemployment and Workforce Development

December 16, 2024 by Mathieu Maurice

The global goal for education, as part of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), is currently far from being achieved. Reports from UNESCO and UN News warn that without …

Boosting Financial Resilience in Latin America: Behavioral Science & Fintech Innovation

August 1, 2024 by Mathieu Maurice

Digital platforms are increasingly being used across Latin America, offering income opportunities for millions. Gig work is emerging as an alternative to low-productivity, low-quality informal jobs. Online marketplaces are enabling …

Empowering Women in the Garment Industry through Wage Digitization

July 24, 2024 by Mathieu Maurice

Women in the garment industry juggle demanding jobs to support their families and secure their futures. However, many are paid in cash, which limits their access to financial services, reduces …

Mastercard Global Inclusive Growth Summit 2024: Advancing Economic Equity and Innovation

February 22, 2024 by Mathieu Maurice

The Mastercard Global Inclusive Growth Summit is set to return on April 18, 2024. Following the success of the 2023 event, hosted by Mastercard and the Aspen Institute, which brought …

Empowering Cocoa Farmers: Hershey’s Income Accelerator for Sustainable Growth and Community Transformation

May 15, 2023 by Mathieu Maurice

Introducing Hershey’s Income Accelerator in Côte d’Ivoire: Empowering Cocoa Farmers and Sustaining Communities! The Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY) is thrilled to unveil its groundbreaking initiative, the Income Accelerator, specially crafted …

US Bank and Meta Prosper Partner to Support Asian Small Businesses

May 4, 2023 by Mathieu Maurice

Unlocking Financial Prosperity for Asian Small Businesses – U.S. Bank partners with Meta Prosper to provide financial literacy resources and programming during AANHPI Heritage and Small Business Month. “U.S. Bank …

Towards A ‘Decarbonized Future’

January 15, 2021 by Debaleena Bhattacharjee

The temporary “emission reduction due to the COVID-19 lockdown” is not a significant one.

Mastercard’s ‘2019 Sustainability Report’ Delivers On ‘Doing Good’

September 2, 2020 by Debaleena Bhattacharjee

In response to COVID-19 pandemic, Mastercard donated “$250 million” as funds and resources to provide financial help to small businesses for them to “recover and build resilience”.

Mastercard’s Groundbreaking Toolkit Drives Sustainable Growth Through Data-Driven Insights

November 7, 2019 by Debaleena Bhattacharjee

Identifying QOZs, along with a host of compiled data enables local leaders to create a better future and investment for sustainable growth.

B4IG Promotes Corporate-Government Collaboration On Inclusive Growth

December 21, 2018 by Debaleena Bhattacharjee

BSR joins hands with Danone and OECD to drive inclusive growth erasing the line of economic as well as social inequality.

The European Commission Moves Towards Building Sustainable Finance Infrastructure

November 16, 2017 by Debaleena Bhattacharjee

HLEG releases interim report to advise the EU towards developing “sustainable finance”.

Empowering Micro-Businesses to Drive Europe’s Digital Competitiveness

ASEAN’s Digital Rise: Inclusive Growth, Innovation & MSME Empowerment

ASEAN’s Rising Middle Class: Key Drivers of Inclusive and Sustainable Growth

ASEAN’s Middle-Class Boom: A New Era of Economic Mobility and Inclusive Growth

Mastercard 2024 Impact Report: Driving Inclusion, Sustainability & Digital Growth

The Rise of the Next Billion Consumers: Driving Global Inclusive Growth

Key Insights on Inclusive Growth and Digital Trust from the Global Summit

Fifth Third Bank Awards Grants to Boost Small Business Growth & Community Development

Bridging the Skills Gap: Solutions for Youth Unemployment and Workforce Development

Empowering Cocoa Farmers: Hershey’s Income Accelerator for Sustainable Growth and Community Transformation

US Bank and Meta Prosper Partner to Support Asian Small Businesses

Mastercard’s ‘2019 Sustainability Report’ Delivers On ‘Doing Good’

Mastercard’s Groundbreaking Toolkit Drives Sustainable Growth Through Data-Driven Insights

The European Commission Moves Towards Building Sustainable Finance Infrastructure

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