This discussion focuses on women's economic empowerment in the Pacific, featuring Amy Luinstra (International Finance Corporation), Joanne Crawford (International Women's Development Agency), and

This discussion focuses on women's economic empowerment in the Pacific, featuring Amy Luinstra (International Finance Corporation), Joanne Crawford (International Women's Development Agency), and Amanda Donigi (Stella Magazine, PNG). Luinstra is involved with Papua New Guinea's Business Coalition for Women, the Pacific's first organization of its kind.

Globally, women earn less than men, are half as likely to hold full-time jobs, and their incomes are 10-30% lower. Only 24% of senior management roles worldwide are held by women. Journalist Auskar Surbakti moderates this discussion, originally published on June 30, 2014.

U.S. Rep. Earl Blumenauer advocates for Oregon to become a national leader in industrial hemp production. He believes this can fuel economic development in rural communities, inspire

U.S. Rep. Earl Blumenauer advocates for Oregon to become a national leader in industrial hemp production. He believes this can fuel economic development in rural communities, inspire entrepreneurs, and meet rising consumer demand.

Speaking at a Portland forum, Blumenauer emphasized the high stakes for Oregon, noting building momentum for the crop. He cited a recent letter from Oregon's U.S. attorney, Amanda Marshall, as a positive step for the state's hemp industry.

The latest episode of the Circular Economy Show explores how businesses can market circular propositions in a changing world. Host Pippa speaks with Jonathan Hall, Managing Partner at Kantar’s

The latest episode of the Circular Economy Show explores how businesses can market circular propositions in a changing world. Host Pippa speaks with Jonathan Hall, Managing Partner at Kantar’s Sustainable Transformation Practice, and Amanda Gandolfo, Head of Brands at bike subscription service Swapfiets, to tackle these marketing challenges and opportunities.

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation, an international charity, develops and promotes the circular economy concept. This model, driven by design, aims to eliminate waste and pollution, circulate products and materials, and regenerate nature. Discover more about their work at www.ellenmacarthurfoundation.org.

Youth Poet Laureate Amanda Gorman Performs Gathering Place at the UN Social Good Summit

First-ever National Youth Poet Laureate Amanda Gorman performs her original poem, The Gathering

Youth Poet Laureate Amanda Gorman Performs Gathering Place at the UN Social Good Summit

First-ever National Youth Poet Laureate Amanda Gorman performs her original poem, The Gathering Place, at the 2017 Social Good Summit at the 92nd Street Y in NYC on Sep 17.