Developing Markets
Paula Tommila
22.01.2019
When travelling across southern and eastern Africa, it is evident that farming is a critical livelihood for people, yet there is plenty of room for improvement in productivity and efficiency of land use. Together with global population growth and increasing consumption, sustainable ways for increasing agricultural production are desperately needed.
Developing Markets
Paula Tommila
15.11.2018
In tourism, Africa is on the path to become the next Thailand. African tourism industry provides an opportunity for substantial revenues through reasonable investments, with a potential for significant development impacts. The Dqae Qare San Lodge in Western Botswana and Liquid Dive Adventures resort in Mozambique perfectly exemplify how tourism can create real local impacts.
Developing Markets
Paula Tommila
28.09.2018
Small businesses can have a game changing role in South Africa but means for growth need to be generated. A visit to Khayelitsha, the largest township of the country with over five million residents, shed light on why this is so important.
Developing Markets
Minna Kuusisto
12.09.2018
So, here’s what have we learned so far: We have recognized the massive SDG funding gap. We know there are investors hunting for yield and hungry for impact. We also know there is an aid community fiercely working for a better and more equal world, simultaneously stunned by the fact that their efforts alone will not be enough. What do we need to bridge the gap?
Developing Markets
Paula Tommila
03.09.2018
Our international business manager Paula Tommila will be touring southern and eastern Africa for the rest of the year. We are sad to see her leave, but as a parting gift, she has promised to write a series of blogs about her travels through the new African landscapes of entrepreneurship.
Developing Markets
Minna Kuusisto
30.08.2018
There is enough money in the world to achieve the SDGs. Not saying the aid community is powerless, we still need a new hero to achieve the SDGs. And guess what? We already have one. The challenge for the new hero is to put their money where their mouth is.
Developing Markets
Minna Kuusisto
24.08.2018
Achieving the SDGs and limiting the global warming to well below 2°C require enormous effort. More importantly, it requires a lot of money. In developing countries only, new investments worth 2.5 trillion USD are needed on an annual basis every year until 2030 to achieve the sustainable development goals. That is, on top of what is already invested. How could we close this funding gap?
Developing Markets
Pasi Rinne
16.02.2018
Suomalaisten yritysten rooli kehityshankkeissa on herättänyt keskustelua (HS Talous 9.2.). On herätty siihen, ettei perinteisen kehitysyhteistyön supistuminen ja vähentyneiden tukirahojen kanavoituminen investointipohjaisiin malleihin ole enää uhka suomalaisten osallisuudelle kehitysmaita tukevissa hankkeissa. Se voi olla jopa mahdollisuus.
Developing Markets
Julia Illman
26.03.2014
Adapting to the impacts of climate change will require major climate action and massive increases in climate finance. Public funding must be used in more effective and transparent ways and in manners that catalyze private funding for climate mitigation as well as adaptation.
Developing Markets
Pasi Rinne
30.05.2013
One of the world’s fastest growing economies with young, growing and urbanizing population. One of the biggest Foreign Direct Investment targets in Africa. Enormous minerals and gas reserves. Enough fertile land to feed a good part of the world…
Developing Markets
Gaia pressroom
10.08.2012
Climate change is doing what many ideologies have failed to do: changing our development models. It is making us reconsider the economic growth and development paradigms which for a long time have accompanied our everyday lives.
Developing Markets
Pasi Rinne
22.11.2011
Africa could be on the brink of an economic takeoff. Its vast richness of natural resources and growing population could be the ingredients for being the New China. Not without innovative solutions for sustainability.
Developing Markets
Gaia pressroom
17.10.2011
Rain has always added a romantic touch to Bollywood films. For Indians, the start of monsoon is a point of joy after the hot and dry summer days. Water availability in India will, however, be increasingly scarce. Therefore, effective policy and actions will be needed to address the evolving challenges.
Developing Markets
Gaia pressroom
17.03.2011
The Caribbean is not only about beaches – it is also about economic, social and environmental challenges. I have spent the last 15 months working with Red Cross National Societies in the Caribbean to improve disaster preparedness of the area. Now being back at Gaia again, I would like to share some experiences with you.
Developing Markets
Gaia pressroom
17.03.2009
At the same time climate change discussions are calling for ”a global solution to a global problem”, the issue is not perceived as such in all parts of the world. Although India will face several serious challenges from climate change; history, faith and religion play their own part in how Indians regard the matter.
Developing Markets
Gaia pressroom
28.11.2008
Vuonna 2003 Kiinan uskottiin nousevan maailman suurimmaksi kasvihuonepäästäjäksi vuoteen 2012 mennessä. Vuonna 2005 arvioitiin Kiinan saavuttavan Yhdysvallat jo vuonna 2010. Viime vuonna voitiin todeta, että Kiina ohitti Yhdysvaltojen päästöt jo vuonna 2006.
