Lifeworth conceived of project for innovative financing of sustainable small to medium enterprises in developing countries, brokered a partnership between the UNEP Finance Initiative, WWF and University of Geneva, raised funding, and facilitated the first international workshop. Lifeworth is now advising on the development and funding of the follow on programme of work.

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The global South urgently needs capital for investing in sustainable enterprise: economic activities which improve today without mortgaging tomorrow. How can large foundations, bilateral and multilateral agencies influence private capital flows so more money can reach those companies that contribute the most employment for the least environmental impact?