Miguel Granier

A response to criticisms of impact investing, arguing that for-profit social enterprise does not limit social impact and that criticism is welcome to clarify the role of impact investing.

A reflection on the progress and growth of the social enterprise industry over five years.

Discusses the need for innovation in agriculture, investment opportunities, and the success of technology in the space.

Presents findings from a survey conducted with GVEP International, Power Africa, and UN Foundation’s Energy Access Practitioner Network, investigating challenges faced by energy enterprises in emerging markets, beyond just financing.

Highlights recent growth in impact investing and the ongoing efforts by investors and academics to better measure impact.

Explores how mobile technology can be leveraged to create innovative solutions for development in emerging markets, beyond mobile money and banking.

Addresses global energy access and the realization that clean energy solutions are crucial for both energy poverty and climate change.

Discusses innovative solutions for solving energy poverty in emerging markets, particularly for those living without electricity beyond the grid.

Examines the progress in financial inclusion for the world’s poor, noting the importance of continued innovation and evaluation of existing solutions.

Highlights the influence of big data in agriculture, with a focus on data-driven services and their potential value-add for agribusiness.

Focuses on solar power as a solution for clean, affordable energy for the rural poor, and the innovative financing models and technical solutions, such as pay-as-you-go technologies, being used to overcome obstacles.

Discusses gender lens investing as a tangible way of looking at impact through environmental, social, and governance (ESG) metrics.

Highlights exciting developments in agricultural technology globally and its potential to address climate change and food security.