BCG on Social Impact

Smallholder farmers in India lose potential income due to inefficient supply chains and limited market access. To help address this, JICA’s DXLab, working with BCG, agritech company DeHaat, and the Himachal Pradesh government, launched a digital market linkage platform that enables farmers to access real-time prices, connect with trusted buyers, and receive fast, direct payments. The platform was designed to enhance agricultural productivity and market access, while also supporting broader goals transparency and long-term resilience in the sector. The project, incorporating insights from BCG experts Takeshi Oikawa, Sushma Vasudevan, Aparna Bijapurkar, Phalguni Jain, Ankit Gupta, and Gourav Gupta, highlights how digital solutions, developed in close coordination with stakeholders, can contribute to more inclusive and sustainable development outcomes. Learn how digital innovation is reshaping rural livelihoods: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/eytC6xht

Blended finance is entering a new phase, with structural barriers falling and new opportunities emerging. While estimates of current market size range from $18 billion to $70 billion, the actual potential is significantly larger. As donor strategies evolve and the enabling environment progresses, blended finance is becoming more accessible for private capital mobilization. Douglas Beal, Veronica Chau, and Amine Benayad outline how banks and financial institutions can leverage their capabilities to scale blended finance and help close the $4 trillion sustainable development financing gap. The article details actionable steps for newcomers and advanced players to help shape the market while generating returns and impact. Explore how your institution can help build the future of blended finance: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/eaD3nJsa

The global health financing landscape is undergoing a period of transition, with an estimated $60 billion in official development assistance potentially affected by changes in funding priorities among traditional donor countries. A new publication by Johanna Benesty, Anne Menegaux, Augustin Formery, and Jordan Bach-Lombardo explores how the global health system must evolve to remain effective in this new environment. As public funding from governments declines, the system must increasingly look to domestic financing, emerging economies, and private sector capital to fill critical funding gaps. The piece outlines three major shifts already underway: changes in funding channels and structures, geographic reorientation of investment priorities, and a transformation in the types of projects being supported. It also provide a framework for how global health institutions can adapt by improving operational efficiency, engaging regional partners, and restructuring financial instruments to attract new contributors. Read the full publication to learn more about how new funding models can strengthen the global health system in the face of increasing complexity and constraint: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/eSsA_bkf

Millions of people around the world continue to face barriers to essential healthcare, leading to poor health outcomes. Chiesi Group is working to address these challenges by promoting early diagnosis, improving access to treatments, and supporting long-term care for underserved populations. Through focused programs, Chiesi has trained thousands of healthcare providers, including neonatologists and respiratory specialists, helping them to identify and treat conditions more effectively. Improvements to medical infrastructure and increased availability of critical therapies are already making a difference in patient care. Congratulations to our experts Silvio Belletti, Carlo Gazzeri, and Giulia Mastrorilli for their leadership in this important work. Chiesi is now expanding these initiatives globally to help ensure that more people receive the care they need. Learn more about the impact of this work: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/eXUn5TTS

The ocean plays a vital role in supporting life on Earth. It helps regulate the climate, supports biodiversity, and sustains communities, while also contributing to the global economy through trade, key industries, and job creation. A new feature in the Ocean Titans series, produced in partnership with the World Ocean Council, highlights our ongoing efforts to safeguard ocean health and promote sustainable innovation across the maritime sector. Explore how strategic collaboration and system-wide transformation can support long-term sustainability and competitiveness across the ocean economy: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/eG8n4RBF

Apply to the DPI for People and Planet Innovation Challenge and turn your digital innovation into real-world impact.   Applications are now open for the Digital Public Infrastructure for People and Planet (DPI4PP) Innovation Challenge 2025, a global initiative calling for bold solutions that use Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) to address critical development and climate challenges.   Launched by JICA, Co-Develop, the Gates Foundation, CDPI, and BCG, in collaboration with the COP30 Presidency, the challenge invites innovators from all around the globe to explore how tools like digital IDs, payment platforms, open registries, and data exchanges can create more inclusive and sustainable systems across sectors such as: energy, transport, agriculture, public health and more.   Selected participants will have the opportunity to: ▪️Receive up to $100,000 in grant funding to pilot their solutions ▪️Access mentorship from experts in DPI and climate ▪️Present their solutions at COP30 in Belém, Brazil ▪️Post challenge support including strategic guidance and valuable networking opportunities to scale your solution. For all innovators building digital solutions that can shape a more inclusive, sustainable future-this is your opportunity to lead. Apply today!   Learn more and apply at dpi4pp.org

Japan is taking a lead among other G7 nations in reducing its greenhouse gas emissions. In 2020, the government of Japan partnered with BCG to develop a roadmap toward carbon neutrality by 2050. BCG worked with Japan’s national ministries to shape a strategy for industrial transformation, backed by $1 trillion in public and private investment. It has also focused on innovation and expanding cooperation, especially in the Global South. This transformation isn’t just about technology, it’s about people: protecting livelihoods, ensuring a just transition for workers, and building climate resilience in vulnerable communities. Explore how BCG supported Japan’s government in advancing a strategy for sustainable and socially impactful transformation: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/e-sMM8AN

As global development financing faces historic disruptions, with BCG estimating $50–70B of annual aid now at risk, filling the gap through traditional fundraising alone is unlikely to be sufficient. In the second article of BCG’s LinkedIn series on the transformation of global aid, we examine the growing urgency to identify and activate alternative funding levers. These include: ▪️ Increasing funding through new grant funds ▪️ Mobilizing national domestic resources ▪️ Squeezing more out of development finance institution (DFI) capital ▪️ Restructuring national debt While each lever presents opportunities, they also come with challenges, and none alone will fully offset the scale of lost aid. A broader shift in how capital is sourced, allocated, and deployed will be essential. Read the full article below to explore how development actors can adapt to this changing funding landscape.

Improved data systems are helping Welthungerhilfe (WHH) strengthen its global impact. Welthungerhilfe partnered with BCG to address challenges in data management and usage across its global operations. A centralized database was developed to consolidate information from programs and regions worldwide. Enabled by advanced integration tools, the system now supports real-time data flow across departments. The result is a more efficient, insight-driven organization that is better equipped to track progress, communicate results, and sustain long-term impact. Explore how stronger data capabilities are supporting Welthungerhilfe’s mission. Read the full case in our Annual Sustainability Report here:https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/e-6Pb4N2

Expanding full-day high school programs is an increasing focus for public education systems in Brazil. Instituto Sonho Grande, a Brazilian education NGO, partnered with BCG to enhance the implementation of these programs nationwide. As part of this effort, BCG conducted a 15-week strategic review to identify opportunities to strengthen long-term impact. The work focused on refining strategic priorities, improving education quality metrics, and aligning the initiative portfolio. As a result, Instituto Sonho Grande streamlined its efforts to enable more targeted and scalable interventions. Learn more about how this partnership is advancing educational impact in Brazil. Read the full case in our Annual Sustainability Report here: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/e-6Pb4N2