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...
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...
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...
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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