Category: Sustainable Development

The Scale Obsession: When Institutions Become Bigger Than Their Purpose

6 June 202611 July 2026 Perumal Koshy No Comments

One of the defining characteristics of our time is the belief that every meaningful effort must eventually become bigger, faster and globally visible. A business idea must become a unicorn. A startup must disrupt an industry. A corporation must continuously expand. A social initiative must reach millions. Nations must compete over economic size, rankings and…

ESG, FEATURED, Leadership, Opinion, start-up, Strategy, Sustainable Development, TOP STORIES

Easy Money, Hard Questions: Rethinking Development Funding

20 May 202611 July 2026 Perumal Koshy No Comments

Debates over development funding often become confined to the narrow language of compliance, regulation, political oversight, and financial accountability. Yet this focus overlooks a deeper and more consequential economic question: what happens when large and continuous flows of external funding begin to reshape local economic incentives? The effects are not merely financial. Over time, “easy…

Africa, FEATURED, India, Opinion, Reports, Sustainable Development, TOP STORIES

What Lies Between Success and Failure for Start-up Ventures?

12 June 202512 June 2025 Perumal Koshy No Comments

The line between success and failure for entrepreneurs—particularly startup founders—is often blurred. It’s not capital, visibility, or even a brilliant idea that determines longevity. It’s character. Values. And the ability to remain grounded when success tempts ego and shortcuts. Generational family-run businesses offer valuable lessons here. Many operate within a disciplined framework honed over decades—sometimes…

Business, FEATURED, SMEs, Startups, Sustainable Development, TOP STORIES

UNIDO Showcases Climate-Tech Solutions at Energy Efficiency Summit 2024

13 September 202419 September 2024 Editor No Comments

Hyderabad, 13 September 2024 — The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) reaffirmed its commitment to India’s climate and net-zero goals by presenting 18 innovative climate-tech solutions at the Energy Efficiency Summit 2024, hosted by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) from 10 to 12 September. These solutions, validated under UNIDO’s Facility for Low Carbon…

FEATURED, innovation, Sustainable Development, Technology

Huawei and Zambian Government Join Forces to Launch 100 Smart Villages

20 July 202426 July 2024 Editor No Comments

“The Smart Village Project will enhance living conditions, create over 5,000 jobs, and provide essential services to 400,000 villagers, marking a transformative step in Zambia’s rural development.” — President Hakainde Hichilema Muchila, Zambia, July 17, 2024 — In a groundbreaking initiative poised to transform rural life across Zambia, Huawei Technologies and the Government of Zambia…

FEATURED, News, Reviews, Sustainable Development, TOP STORIES

Trinasolar Powers the Future at Africa Energy Forum 2024

2 July 20243 July 2024 Chris Peterson No Comments

Trinasolar, a global leader in smart PV and energy storage solutions, participated in the Africa Energy Forum held in Barcelona, Spain, from June 25-28, 2024. This premier event brought together industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators to discuss the future of energy in Africa. Trinasolar’s sponsorship underscores its commitment to supporting sustainable energy development across the…

Green Energy, News, Sustainable Development, TOP STORIES, Updates