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Economic development isn't just about business but building stronger communities. Learn more about our mission to foster growth and prosperity in Wilmington! https://lnkd.in/enPbP55h #StrongerTogether

Grace, you've captured a profound truth - that the cornerstone of genuine, lasting impact lies in having a good heart to serve others. When we approach our work, our relationships, and our efforts to drive progress through this lens of service and compassion, incredible things can happen. By honoring our work, imbuing it with purpose and meaning beyond just profit or personal gain, we create the foundation for economic empowerment. Our actions become infused with a sense of responsibility to something greater than ourselves. Fostering authentic relationships, built on mutual understanding, trust and a shared vision for progress, allows us to harness the collective power of community. It's through these connections that we uncover the unique needs, challenges and aspirations of those we serve, enabling us to create customized solutions that truly uplift. And by constantly striving to drive forward, to innovate and improve, we open up new avenues of opportunity. We don't just meet the immediate needs, but actively work to transform systems and structures in ways that change lives for the long-term. This is the essence of genuine impact - not a transactional, one-off endeavor, but a holistic, heart-centered approach that uplifts individuals, strengthens communities, and leaves the world a better place than we found it. It's a higher calling that transcends the bottom line, challenging us to be the change we wish to see. When we approach our work, our relationships, and our efforts to drive progress through this lens of service and compassion, we unleash a transformative power. It's the cornerstone upon which lasting, meaningful impact is built.

Based on research and learnings from more than 40 years of change, not charity, these strategic pillars are the foundation for iDE (International Development Enterprises)’s 10 year global strategy to build inclusive and sustainable prosperity. For iDE Kenya, these pillars will drive our own country strategy to ? Power entrepreneurs to create sustainable change ? Invest in women to spark community-wide benefits ? Create thriving communities by build prosperity beyond income Learn more about iDE’s 10 year strategy: https://bit.ly/4fBitgQ #ProjectFury #ChangeNotCharity #SustainableFoodSystems

Identify one country in which "left wing" economic policies brought long term SUPERIOR economic prosperity compared to peers. Identify one country in which "right wing" social policies brought SUPERIOR social cohesion compared to peers. I am not implying anything, just seeking dialogue for policy improvements...

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Foresight enables us to anticipate possible changes, to act before rather than after the fact. 14 years ago, I had the privilege of mobilizing over 200 young people countrywide to discuss possibilities of the future because of Kenya's and Africa's youth bulge. The subtitle of one of the publications was "Infinite possibilities or definite disaster?" The work projected 4 scenarios: 1. Just like the ocean covers 70% of the earth, the story was about a leadership that recognizes the power of the majority - the bulging youth population, and adequately invests in them through comprehensive social programs. The country would tap into the demographic dividend, to avert a crisis.? 2. Like a tsunami whose destructive power is enormous, this was the story of high inequalities, high unemployment levels, and slow implementation of the Constitution due to bad leadership and a global financial crisis. Being the most disenfranchised, young people formed a revolutionary front. By 2031, a state of emergency was declared. 3. Like stagnant water, the pond scenario was the story of inertia where most youth were pacified by the helplessness they felt and their inability to challenge bad governance, human rights abuses, and impunity. They coped through various addictions, with depression and suicide attempts escalating. 4. Like water falling off a ledge into a steep stretch of river bed, young people intensely demanded change such as the provision of jobs, economic growth etc. Once that was achieved, they retreated from political participation and pursued other interests. This work influenced different policy changes. Unfortunately, most reforms were tokenist in nature and meant to pacify the youth. The refusal to decisively invest in the necessary structural changes and with the required urgency or resolve is now catching up with us. This last week, millennials and Gen Z's have been on the streets protesting against punitive laws proposed through the Finance Bill, 2024. The political response is typical - the use of unnecessary force to quash freedom of expression, and "the ostrich effect" to pretend that this is not happening and wish it will miraculously disappear. Their usual rhetoric is, "Someone is paying them to be on the streets", or "Let them keep going, the steam will die off sooner rather than later" or "The images are photoshopped, it is a narrative that is being created to bring fear" or " No one is protesting except a few hooligans" etc. What these politicians forget is that the youth are many, they are tired and frustrated, they have reached a point where they have nothing to lose because being alive or dead is the same to them. They are relentlessly demanding justice, transparency, and accountability and their momentum is building. Wake up and smell the coffee! It is not Business as Usual! See the publication - https://lnkd.in/demRHEr8 Check out this video - https://lnkd.in/dy8ZUwTh

“Freedom is not the right to do whatever we want, but the ability to uplift others and create a better world.” Independence means different things to different people. For some, it means financial freedom. For others, it's about equality or personal choice. But for me, the true essence of Independence lies in something far more profound. Independence is: - Liberating ourselves from negative thoughts that hold us back. - Sharing the load with our loved ones, whether it's financial or daily responsibilities. - Enriching our hearts, not just our wallets. - Choosing integrity over ego and standing up for what is right. - Empowering others and making a tangible difference in their lives. As we mark this Independence Day, let us reflect on what true freedom means. Let’s go beyond our personal aspirations and work to uplift those who are still bound by struggles. Let’s strive to support those deserving of happiness and in doing so, enrich our own lives. At Greystone Infra, we are dedicated to this vision of real independence—one that values community, compassion and collective progress. Happy Independence Day to all! #Happy78thIndependenceDay #GreystoneInfra #TrueIndependence #Empowerment

Do we love our children? Scott Galloway gives the X and Boomer generation an earful regarding one of my biggest financial and societal concerns for the U.S: The intergenerational transfer of wealth. It's a financial concern for all of us, because it makes us poorer as a nation. Not only are younger generations unable to build wealth early on, but transferring wealth into retirement communities is far less productive than into education, in which there would be decades of return on the dollar. I see this in my coaching. Crushing student debt and the distant dream of home ownership at prices around 7 x of median household income. When European countries across the board have tax funded education - it is not some socialist scheme, but rather the obvious realisation that these kids ARE their country's future and economic engine. Kids who will soon compete on the world stage on the country's behalf. Why would you not lift them up? https://lnkd.in/gprVuZMR