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New perspectives on transparency, engagement & incentive management practices

New perspectives on transparency, engagement & incentive management practices

by Ellen D. Harpel | Jul 14, 2021 | equitable economic development, Sustainable development

The Columbia Center on Sustainable Investment (CCSI) recently released two reports, one covering investment transparency and the other considering incentives for food systems. We have collaborated with CCSI on past training programs and are always interested in their...
3 things EDOs should know about the sustainable development goals

3 things EDOs should know about the sustainable development goals

by Ellen D. Harpel | Oct 15, 2019 | Sustainable development

The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are “a blueprint for long-term planning toward social, economic, and environmental well-being.” Two of the 17 goals – Decent Work & Growth and Sustainable Cities & Communities – are especially relevant to US...
Incentives for sustainable investments in agriculture

Incentives for sustainable investments in agriculture

by Smart Incentives | Jun 25, 2019 | Sustainable development

The Columbia Center on Sustainable Investment (CCSI) recently hosted the Sustainable Investments in Agriculture Executive Training program for global leaders who promote agricultural investments and rural development. Ellen Harpel of Smart Incentives was pleased to...
New perspectives on transparency, engagement & incentive management practices

Aligning investment promotion with sustainable development

by Ellen D. Harpel | Aug 14, 2018 | Sustainable development

Business attraction efforts, investment promotion policies and incentive programs often are or can be designed to support sustainable development goals. Smart Incentives founder Ellen Harpel and Indiana University assistant professor Sarah Bauerle Danzman recently...
FDI, Sustainable Development and Incentives

FDI, Sustainable Development and Incentives

by Ellen D. Harpel | Jul 16, 2018 | Sustainable development

Global foreign direct investment (FDI) totaled $1.43 trillion in 2017, a 23% decline from the previous year. Announced greenfield investments fell 14%.  Meanwhile, over 100 economies around the world have adopted industrial development strategies, 90% of which include...

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