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About 86% of start-ups in South Africa (SA) fail¹. Start-ups in SA often grapple with limited access to funding, financial illiteracy, market entry barriers, and navigating complex regulations^1,2,3. People with disabilities often have a far more d...

Financial institutions play a key role in financing the energy transition^1;p4. Energy production accounts for 72% of carbon emissions², while fossil fuel emissions remain the primary cause of global warming³. In 2022, the leading 60 financial inst...

Minorities are traditionally underprivileged groups, and their inclusion is vital for social cohesion¹. Minorities' under-representation leaves them at an economic disadvantage, promotes discriminatory practices, and restricts workforce participat...

To ensure strong institutions and the well-being of society, governments spend a considerable amount of the state's budget on public goods and services, which are funded through taxes paid by individuals and corporations¹. Corporate taxes accounte...

In 2022 3.32 billion people were employed globally¹. Job creation assists society in many ways, such as eliminating poverty and bringing economic stability that eventually leads to new taxpayers². It also gives opportunities for personal growth an...

As per the ILO, to be gender-balanced, an organization needs 40-60% of either gender^1;pxii. An upper ratio of women in the workplace forecasts more job satisfaction, more meaningful work, dedication, and fewer burnouts². Women’s underrepresentat...

In 2021, global GHG emissions amounted to 40.8 billion tonnes (t) of CO₂e^1;p11. To meet the goals of the Paris Agreement, from 2020 to 2030, annual GHG reductions of 7.6% are required². The rapid increase in the emission of greenhouse gases is cau...

Plastic pollution is a leading cause of climate change through its production and degradation¹. Experts predict that Plastic production will increase by 40% in the next decade¹. If this is the case, there could be 12 billion (Bn) tonnes of plastic...

The private sector is composed of for-profit businesses that are not State-controlled¹. Businesses benefit local economies by boosting employment and tax income for governments². Micro and SMEs form the largest business sector in most economies in...

 A home purchase is one of the best investments someone can make¹, as real estate properties tend to appreciate or increase value over time². Furthermore, buying is cheaper than renting in many of the largest metropolitan areas, while rental price...