In the last few years, there has been a colossal rise in the number of startups that are focused on making a positive impact in the world. These startups are coming up with innovative solutions based on the latest technologies with a dual aim of not only solving the most pressing social and environmental problems…
Worldwide sales of luxury goods in 2019 stood at US$ 305 billion. Following a temporary fall in sales due to the COVID-19 pandemic, sales in 2021 were US$ 294 billion. In the period of 2023 to 2028, the luxury goods market is forecast to grow at a CAGR of 4%. Earlier this year, the Retail,…
In our first two articles about the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Alexandra, we explored the typical challenges faced by microentrepreneurs and informal entrepreneurs operating in South African townships, before looking at the institutional ecosystem in which these entrepreneurs operate. Our third and final post in this 3-part series will explore the way forward: Can the disconnect…
Our previous post on informal entrepreneurship in Alexandra focused on the typical challenges encountered by mainly informal entrepreneurs and microbusiness owners. This second post will focus on the supporting entrepreneurial ecosystem: Who are the key role players, and what kind of support is available to a typical entrepreneur in Alex? Does this ecosystem provide what…
This is the first article of a 3-part series on informal entrepreneurship in emerging markets, based on empirical research conducted in the township of Alexandra in Johannesburg, South Africa. Elizabeth Mogale* (not her real name), a 48-year old mother of four, grills chickens on the pavement of 12th avenue in Alexandra, one of Johannesburg’s most…
“Voices of the Village” a collaboration between Dharma Life, Siriti and the Wheeler Institute for Business Development The Voice of the Village is a series of conversations on issues that affect those living in rural communities in India – inviting a wide breadth of stakeholders to collaborate and build solutions together. The session focused on…
The global drive to replace traditional energy sources with renewable energy will require significant investments in addressing market failures. These investments would need to promote substantially higher use of renewable energy products among consumers households and among businesses. Could results-based financing help achieve these outcomes? Join us the Wheeler Institute in collaboration with Dharma Life…
As part of an Impact Interview series, the Wheeler Institute for Business and Development sat down with Eloho Omame to learn about what an impact-driven career means to her, her views on the role of business as a force for good, and what role the Wheeler Institute can play in experience sharing success stories for…
As part of an Impact Interview series, the Wheeler Institute for Business and Development sat down with Aisling Quirke, Partnerships Lead, Financial Services and Tech at The Global Fund, to discuss her key career learnings from the MBA, her views on the role of business as a force for good, and the role of the…
As part of an Impact Interview series, we sat down with LBS alumnus Vikram Jain, Managing Director at FSG Mumbai, to learn about his experience in the social impact sector post-MBA, his views on the role of business as a force for good, and what lessons he would pass on to entrepreneurs in emerging economies.…
