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Stellar Development Foundation (SDF) has forged a path to global impact by joining the World Economic Forum's (WEF) Humanitarian and Resilience Investing Initiative.
This collaboration makes SDF the exclusive blockchain representative in a consortium of global innovators focused on addressing the pressing needs of the world's most vulnerable.
Stellar and the WEF's unified vision
The initiative is poised to tackle the systemic adversities faced by approximately 2 billion people across the globe, living amidst poverty and insecurity.
SDF’s commitment to the initiative is grounded in a mutual aspiration to utilize the transformative capabilities of blockchain to address real-world challenges and create inclusive financial infrastructures.
The SDF envisions a world where financial solutions are not just inclusive but are also easily accessible and affordable.
The alliance with the Humanitarian and Resilience Investing Initiative, which is set to mobilize $10 billion in capital by 2030, is a significant stride towards empowering businesses in frontier markets and reducing aid dependency by fostering sustainable market-based solutions and community resilience.
The WEF's humanitarian outreach
The World Economic Forum, with its longstanding reputation for fostering international cooperation, has been instrumental in mobilizing aid and developing sustainable solutions for communities in distress. This humanitarian project exemplifies the WEF's commitment to generating positive change and fortifying local economies, especially in areas riddled with enduring challenges. The concerted effort aims to reduce reliance on aid by enabling vulnerable communities to devise accessible and sustainable solutions to deep-seated problems, thus enhancing community resilience and fostering local economic growth.