Uniting for Impact: How Development Organizations and Businesses are Driving Sustainable Change S.1 E 105 with Elvira Goetz

“We need private sector companies to find solutions to pressing societal issues and sustainability problems; companies drive innovation, which is crucial for the sustainability agenda”

In this episode we discuss with Elvira Goetz,now UN Coordination Officer at the UNESCO office in Bangkok, and previously   Private Sector Partnerships Officer  at the World Food Programme, Senior Partnerships Advisor at UNESCO and Senior Partnerships’ Specialist at the UN Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) and many others international roles.  With her extensive experience we explore the transformative role of business in achieving sustainable development goals through strategic collaborations with development organizations.

With examples for her career through the UN she  unpacks the intricacies of these partnerships, highlighting the unique challenges and successes encountered. Elvira shares her extensive experience, providing insights into how these alliances are not only shaping sustainable business practices but also contributing to broader societal impacts. demonstrating the tangible benefits and innovative approaches within these partnerships.

Key Points:

Collaborative Impact: Businesses and development organizations uniting for sustainable change.

Real-world Examples: Case studies demonstrating tangible benefits and innovative approaches.

Professional Insight: Strategies and implications for leaders in sustainability and development.