T I E Initiative: Infusing African Artistry into the World of Fashion and Interior Design

There’s a new model launching African artistry into the world of fashion and interior design: the T I E Initiative (Tradition. Innovation. Entrepreneurship). Showcasing the bright and complex hand-woven fabrics of Ghana and Ethiopia, the T I E model sets the stage to introduce iconic African design to global markets. It will provide the world of fashion and home décor a beautiful—and ethical—way to bring traditional hand-crafted products to consumers, while enhancing quality of life in African artisan communities.

Inclusiveness 4.0

Modern advances in technology make employment of people with disabilities possible beyond limits

DRIVES Belarus Success Story: Design Studio

This is part three in a four-part spotlight series on successes in the Delivering Regional Instruction Vital to Entrepreneurial Success (DRIVES) Program, funded by the United States Agency for International Development. The program’s goal is to improve access to high-quality business education for small- and medium-sized enterprises across Belarus. PYXERA Global implements DRIVES in cooperation with international and local partners including the Global Business Schools Network and IPM Business School in Minsk.

DRIVES Belarus Success Story: Chocolate Company

This is part four in a four-part spotlight series on successes in the Delivering Regional Instruction Vital to Entrepreneurial Success (DRIVES) Program, funded by the United States Agency for International Development. The program’s goal is to improve access to high-quality business education for small- and medium-sized enterprises across Belarus. PYXERA Global implements DRIVES in cooperation with international and local partners including the Global Business Schools Network and IPM Business School in Minsk.

DRIVES Belarus Success Story: Madame Comfort

This is part two in a four-part spotlight series on successes in the Delivering Regional Instruction Vital to Entrepreneurial Success (DRIVES) Program, funded by the United States Agency for International Development. The program’s goal is to improve access to high-quality business education for small- and medium-sized enterprises across Belarus. PYXERA Global implements DRIVES in cooperation with international and local partners including the Global Business Schools Network and IPM Business School in Minsk.

DRIVES Belarus Success Story: EcoStore

This is part one in a four-part spotlight series on successes in the Delivering Regional Instruction Vital to Entrepreneurial Success (DRIVES) Program, funded by the United States Agency for International Development. The program’s goal is to improve access to high-quality business education for small- and medium-sized enterprises across Belarus. Pyxera Global implements DRIVES in cooperation with international and local partners including the Global Business Schools Network and IPM Business School in Minsk.

Jaipur Rugs: Demystifying Fortune at the Base of the Pyramid

Five women hold up a hand-crafted rug

Jaipur Rugs is committed to closing the gender gap and eradicating poverty in rural India. Supported by socially conscious consumers who appreciate and value responsible production, the business has met local needs and aligned itself with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, long before their ratification.