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Reflecting on Pride Month and Mandela Day: A Tale of Corporate Support and Missed Opportunities
As we step out of June's radiant display of rainbows marking Pride Month and inch towards Nelson Mandela Day on the 18th of July, it is...
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Exploring the Impact of Multimodal Strategies on the Sustainability of African NGOs
The landscape of non-profit organizations in Africa has undergone a significant shift over the past decade. One of the most noteable...
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Driving Sustainable Impact: Harnessing Total Portfolio Theory for Social Investment Professionals
When it comes to social investment for impact, the choice of investment frameworks can significantly influence the outcomes. Two...
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Unveiling Privilege: Paving the Path to Equitable Social Investment and Philanthropy
While discussions surrounding privilege within social investment and philanthropy have been critiqued as opportunistic by some, it is...
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Social Licensing and Community Agency as levers for Just Energy Transition
In todays blog, we delve into the design thinking process behind community interventions in the renewable energy sector. Our team is...
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Unpacking the Socio-Economic Compact: A Cornerstone for Sustainable Development in South Africa
The socio-economic landscape in South Africa, characterized by its diverse tapestry of cultures, histories, and economic realities,...
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Leveraging Data and Technology for Sustainable Development: Lessons from South Africa
As we conclude our five-part blog series on the implications of the 2022 SDG report for South Africa, we delve into the transformative...
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Mitigating Negative Spillovers for Sustainable Development in South Africa
The world is increasingly interconnected, with decisions and actions in one country having the potential to impact others across the...
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The Potential of SDG Sovereign Bonds: A Viable Strategy for South Africa?
This is the third installment in a five-part blog series by the GrowZA Social Investment Think Tank team, analyzing the 2022 Sustainable...
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Addressing South Africa's Unemployment: SDG 1 & 8 Funding Shifts & Insights from the 2022 Report
The United Nations' 2022 Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Report, which provides a global overview of progress on the 2030 Agenda for...
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Unraveling the Global Financing Plan: The 2022 SDG Report and Its Implications for South Africa
Welcome back to our series on the implications of the 2022 Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Report for South Africa's development...
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Mapping the SDG Landscape: Implications of the 2022 SDG Report for South Africa's development sector
Welcome to the first installment of our five-part blog series brought to you by the think tank team at GrowZA, South Africa's most...
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Accelerating Social Progress: The Role of Social Investments in Africa
In a world marked by increasing complexity and interconnected challenges, the role of social investments in accelerating social progress...
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Revolutionizing Social Investment with the Flexon Approach: This is how we GrowZA
On the GrowZA blog, we work to share insights, innovations, and breakthroughs in community development and social investment. We've been...
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Humble Philanthropy: It's a Thing - The Pragmatic Power of Listening & Learning in Social Investment
At GrowZA, we believe that pragmatic social investment hinges upon a delicate balance between understanding development theories and...
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Understanding Fundraising and Social Investment: A Guide to their distinct roles
At GrowZA, we are often approached with various fundraising projects and requests for support. It's heartening to see the passion and...
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Leveraging Swarm Business Modeling for Non-Profits: Navigating the End of Jobs
In an era of rapid change and interconnectedness, traditional hierarchical structures can sometimes hinder the ability of non-profit...
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Exploring the Potential of Smart Contracts for Efficient Grant Distribution: A Thought Experiment
As the GrowZA team sat back and reflected during the Freedom / May Day long weekend, we found ourselves thinking about the challenges and...
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GrowZA: ESG Insights & Social Investment Leadership in South Africa
As businesses across South Africa work to adapt to the ever-evolving landscape of sustainability standards and regulations, understanding...
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Adapt or Die: How Civil Society Organizations Can Thrive in a Changing World
In a world that is constantly changing and evolving, the ability to adapt is crucial for individuals, communities, and entire societies....
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