Global Planning Workshop at IESE

Impact Plus recently convened at IESE Business School in Barcelona, a renowned institution known for its unwavering dedication to academic excellence, values-driven leadership, and robust industry affiliations. Our visit to this esteemed institution offered a valuable platform for productive discussions with stakeholders during a week, enabling us to align with their interests and aspirations, further…

International M.E.A.L Hackathon

“Hacking for trust” an international M.E.A.L Hackathon Measuring and proving the value of impact-driven projects can be a challenge, impacting their reputation and funding. To tackle these issues, wedeveloped #HackingForTrust, a solution that enhances measurement techniques and helps projects showcase their impact. The hack introduced international development and humanitarian practices to web3 builders and fostered…

Blockchain for Impact at Harvard Belfer Center

The Blockchain for Impact Workshop, a groundbreaking event that took place on April 25th, was hosted at Harvard University’s prestigious Belfer Center, renowned as one of the world’s foremost think tanks. The workshop was a pivotal component of the Technology and Public Purpose Project, an initiative aimed at exploring the intersection of technology and societal…

Favela’s Polygon TechHouse open day in Brazil

Polygon TechHouse’s open day event, held within the Complexo do Chapadão favela in Rio de Janeiro, presents a compelling case study for examining technology’s role in marginalized communities. This event showcased a series of workshops and activities aimed at demonstrating the practical applications of technology and its potential to foster community development. The context of…

Web3 for Wildlife Conservation in Kenya (II)

Human-wildlife conflict poses a persistent challenge within the Maasai Mara Ecosystem, jeopardizing both local communities and precious wildlife populations. The delicate balance between human settlements and wildlife habitats has been strained, demanding innovative approaches for coexistence and conservation. In response to this pressing issue, Impact Plus orchestrated a workshop that introduced pioneering strategies to mitigate…

Blockchain for Rural Development (II)

In Kuje, Nigeria, we linked developers in the city to rural communities. The inclusion of disenfranchised communities in the development of technology, including blockchain, is essential. These communities have a right to access information and resources, and blockchain holds the promise of improving people’s circumstances. To ensure that this potential is realized, it is necessary…

Compliance and Regulation in the Kenyan Web3 Ecosystem

The Capital Markets (Amendment) Bill in Kenya has raised concerns among the cryptocurrency community about its potential impact on cryptocurrency taxation. We addressed these issues in an event attended by over 150 professionals in Nairobi and co-sponsored by Binance and Tether. The event focused on transparency, compliance, and regulation in the Web3 space. Paulo Ardoino,…