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THE NONPROFIT SECTOR NEEDS MORE THAN GOOD INTENTIONS. IT NEEDS MEASURABLE IMPACT.

Impact-Driven Nonprofits: Moving Beyond Good Intentions to Measurable Social Change H.G.&W Thought Leadership | Social Impact, Leadership, Governance & Sustainable Development Nonprofit organisations play an increasingly important role in addressing some of the world's most persistent social and economic challenges. From poverty reduction, education and healthcare to environmental protection, youth empowerment and...

THE US MIDTERM ELECTIONS: WHY THE WORLD’S ECONOMY IS WATCHING WASHINGTON

Impact of US Midterm Elections on the Global Economy H.G.&W. Research & Thought Leadership Global Economics | Politics | Financial Markets | International Business The United States midterm elections are often viewed as a domestic political event. However, their consequences extend far beyond America's borders. Because the US is the world's largest economy,...

M-PESA: FROM MOBILE MONEY TO A FINANCIAL POWERHOUSE — THE BUSINESS STRATEGY BEHIND ITS SUCCESS

M-PESA: From Sending Money Home to Powering an Economy — The Business Strategy Behind Africa’s Mobile Money Revolution An H.G.&W Business Review 1. Executive Summary When M-PESA launched in Kenya in March 2007, its proposition was remarkably simple: allow people to send and receive money using a mobile phone. Almost two decades later,...

THE OFFICE IS NO LONGER THE ONLY PLACE WHERE WORK HAPPENS!

Remote and Virtual Work: Redefining the Future of Business H.G.&W Thought Leadership | Workplace Transformation, Leadership & Organisational Performance Remote and virtual work have moved beyond being temporary alternatives to office-based employment. They are now important considerations in how organisations recruit talent, design jobs, manage performance, control operating costs and compete in...

JETSTAR: CAN LOW FARES AND STRONG PROFITABILITY COEXIST?

JETSTAR: THE BUSINESS OF AFFORDABLE FLYING How Qantas Built a Profitable Low-Cost Challenger A Strategic Business Review by H.G.&W Consulting Executive Summary Jetstar Airways is one of Australia's most recognisable low-cost airlines. Established by Qantas Group in 2003 and commencing Australian domestic operations in May 2004, the airline was created in response to the...

The Impact of the ESG Framework on Business Sustainability

The Impact of the ESG Framework on Business Sustainability H.G.&W Thought Leadership | Business Strategy, Governance & Sustainable Growth Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) considerations have become an important part of how businesses assess risk, allocate capital, manage stakeholders and plan for long-term growth. What was once often treated as a corporate...

AFRICA’S EDUCATION GAP IS COSTING MORE THAN WE THINK

The Economic Impact of the Education Gap in Africa: The Hidden Cost of an Underprepared Generation H.G.&W Thought Leadership | Education, Economic Development & Human Capital Africa's education gap is more than a social challenge. It is an economic constraint that affects productivity, employment, investment, innovation and the continent's ability to compete...

GARANTI BBVA: STRONG EARNINGS, DIGITAL SCALE AND THE RESILIENCE TEST

Garanti BBVA: Digital Banking Powerhouse or a Test of Resilience in Turkey’s Volatile Economy? A strategic business review by H.G.&W Consulting Executive Summary Garanti BBVA has developed into one of Turkey’s most influential private banking institutions, combining the reach of a major domestic bank with the technology, international expertise and financial backing of...

NNPC LTD: RECORD PROFITS, REFORM AND THE QUEST FOR SUSTAINABLE VALUE

NNPC Ltd: Record Profits, Refinery Questions and the Battle to Build a World-Class Energy Business A strategic business review by H.G.&W Consulting Executive Summary Nigeria’s national oil company is at a critical stage in its evolution. Since becoming a limited liability company under the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) 2021 and commencing its commercial...

THE OIL & GAS INDUSTRY ISN’T DISAPPEARING. IT’S BEING REPOSITIONED.

The Resurgence of the Oil and Gas Sector Why Hydrocarbons Are Back at the Centre of the Energy Conversation Executive Summary After years of predictions about the decline of oil and gas, the global petroleum industry is entering another important phase. This is not necessarily a return to the oil-centric energy system of previous...