Why data can ensure the whole world benefits from impact investing

Jan 5, 2024

The rapidly expanding impact investing world is turning to data as the lynchpin of decision-making. Image: Reuters/Ann Wang

Claudia Ukonu

Growth Lead, Uplink, World Economic Forum

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