February 27, 2014
By Rebecca Webber
Economic Empowerment
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation publishes content on economic empowerment and related issues. Find and access current and archived items in our database.
April 16, 2013
The most lucrative and safest investment in the world – almost guaranteed to deliver outstanding financial returns as well as improving civic well-being and economic development – is to invest in the economic and social empowerment of women.
October 22, 2013
The Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), set in 2000 by 189 United Nations members, were aimed at significantly improving social and economic conditions in the world's poor countries by 2015.
March 5, 2014
By: Mary Ellen Iskenderian, President and CEO, Women’s World Banking
“That would make us feel very proud and our lives would be very happy every day.”
May 1, 2013
BCLC just launched the nomination and application cycle for its 2013 Citizens Awards. These are important awards for the field; companies, local Chambers, and NGO partners are well served to go through the submission process.
October 30, 2013
Our prior blog took us on a tour of innovations in sustainable food and farming in the U.S. Here the foodies’ tour continues with what’s new in these regards in Europe, Asia, and other parts of the
March 6, 2014
During the 20 years I have spent working in inte
May 8, 2013
October 30, 2013
The number of women-owned businesses in the US has increased by 59% since 1997, according to American Express.
