July 2024 – VIVA Idea

Propel: innovation in corporate social and environmental impact management

July 30, 2024. The launch of a tool specialized in the alignment and management of the impact potential of companies and organizations, VIVA Idea stands out with an innovative solution applied to impact management processes that promises to be a fundamental part of the path towards enhancing the positive environmental and social impact of those who use it.

Propel, a tool for assessing contextualized impact potential

July 12, 2024. “How to create an action plan based on my business strategies and my potential impact” was the opening slogan of a special demonstration of the Propel digital tool, Business Impact Strategy Tool. VIVA Idea held this event for special guests to showcase the capabilities of this digital product, designed to guide business strategies towards sustainability.

Paradigm change for business

July 11, 2024. Co-creation in vulnerable environments and taking advantage of existing resources in communities is related to the possibility of success of companies in rural, poor or informal environments, according to a study. This is the basis of the VIVA Idea workshop, “Co-creation in vulnerable environments”, of which an abbreviated demonstration was held to bring the methodology to invited companies and organizations.

Changing the perspective of financing for entrepreneurs to achieve greater success

July 5, 2024. A new approach to financing with entrepreneurs in southern Chile shows how field-based impact investing has better results than traditional philanthropy. VIVA Idea’s collaboration with Fundación Avina and Balloon Latam in the research of the Rural Development Fund project systematizes knowledge that can be leveraged in other projects and other latitudes.

ENGLAND’S EXPERIENCE WITH PLACE-BASED IMPACT INVESTMENT

July 3, 2024. Place-based impact investment is revolutionizing the way in which capital can address specific local challenges, promote sustainable development and strengthen communities. This strategy, which combines public and private resources, seeks to generate financial returns along with social and environmental benefits. In this article, we explore the Impact Investing Institute’s strategy, case studies in England and VIVA Idea’s perspectives on this innovative form of investment.