Solvoz was presented to a global audience at the World Economic Forum last week. Our CEO Claire Barnhoorn discussed the impact of our supply chains in health and aid, and the contributions of Solvoz for increasing the efficiency and effectiveness in sourcing and our supply chains to bridge the funding gap, create fair markets in @LMICs (Low and Middle-Income Countries) and contribute to sustainable procurement practices – and how Solvoz supports private and public sector organisations to do just that.
Claire Barnhoorn:
World Economic Forum, WEF24 Davos. An invitation to this global stage to share my mission and vision was once on my bucket list. Overheard by someone earlier in 2023, who made this happen. Today, two days later, I’m still punching myself. I truly attended the World Economic Forum 2024. “What’s it like?” I’ve heard a few times over the last few hours, but I’m unsure how to explain my first WEF Davos experience. But one thing I know is an overwhelming feeling of gratitude.
The vision I shared: to tackle the biggest challenges globally, we can talk about funding this (incl investing) and what needs to be solved or solutions available. However, if we sum these two up: it’s what is happening in the middle where the real magic is to happen. Through our (sustainable) supply chains and the market, especially in LMICs. A strong call for creating fair and responsible markets and supply chains, with procurement and sourcing being crucial (insight: the importance of supply chains, not only up- but also downstream, truly needs more attention in Davos).
As a note, hence my big why of founding Solvoz years ago for NGOs, Health agencies and impact agencies: 1. to bridge the funding gap through increasing efficiency in aid and health, 2. to target SDGs through sustainable procurement implementation and 3. to create fair markets in LMICs.
A big thanks to Philips and the Philips Foundation for inviting us at the SDG Tent!
