Tag: Governments
Reimagining Financial Inclusion using Blockchain
Blockchain technology, like the Internet that predated it, is not a miracle solution for all the world’s economic and financial exclusion ills. People are. It will take concerted, cooperative and diligent effort among parties impacted to overcome serious obstacles, while creating opportunities for leadership.
Carbon Offsets on the Blockchain
The Tapscott Team's CarbonX product, built on the blockchain, might just be the solution to a sustainable carbon offset loyalty program. CarbonX aims to create a peer-to-peer, decentralized marketplace of tokenized carbon offsets by creating incentives for buyers and sellers of those tokens to make more sustainable choices in their daily lives.
Debating the Future Role of U.S. Energy Subsidies
The role, contribution and costs of energy source subsidies ought to be re-debated, particularly in light of increasing climate change effects and a reticent US administration. Who will now fund renewable energy projects? Shouldn't fossil fuel subsidies be scaled down?
China’s $1T One Belt One Road Vision
China's One Belt One Road program is as enormous and as ambitious in scope, undertaking and funding. A brief, closer look at what the program is and is not, and what its implications might be for trading and economies that are expected to be impacted.
Home Ownership Remains Subdued, U.S.
The U.S. real estate markets remain broadly healthy but there are small signs that suggest otherwise in some spots. Affordability has declined, home ownership is at its lowest in 50 years and more consumers are renting versus buying.
BART Announces First Green Bonds
The pair of green bond offerings, whose sale starts today May 9th, is expected to raise over $380 million and is certified through an independent green-rating "Low Carbon Land Transport" criteria by the Climate Bonds Initiative.
Your Zip Code May Determine Your Life Expectancy in the U.S.
A recent study suggests that your life expectancy in the U.S. varies increasingly by where you live, arguing for a need for better policy prescriptions to improve job opportunities, education and health care across the nation.
India impact investing market might reach $40B by 2025
Impact investing in India is now projected to reach $40 billion, according to an advisor to the GIIN who is based in the region.
"We hope there will be 25% annual growth rate as impact investments grow and it might grow from $4 billion to $35 to $40 billion in India by 2025."
New Tiny Homes for Homeless in Seattle
Tiny homes are being seen as one solution to the homeless problem in cities like Seattle, Portland and Denver. In Seattle, the initiative is being led by The Low Income Housing Institute (LIHI), a nonprofit affordable housing developer in the U.S. Northwest. The tiny home site, called Othello Village, now serves 300 homeless people.
Malaysia launches a RM3 Million Reimbursable Social Outcome Fund
Malaysia plans to share savings of investments that benefit the ASEAN country's marginalized with its impact investors. The pay-for-success funding is a reimbursement based on outcomes delivered by its RM3 million Social Outcomes Fund.
