Karen Newman

Karen Newman serves as the senior communications consultant for the Business Call to Action. She comes from the U.S. State Department, where she was a fellow working within the Foreign Press Center and with the public affairs and ECOSOC section. Prior to this, Karen spent more than 10 years within the U.N. system, including various roles at UNDP, the ILO and the Foundation for the Global Compact.

Latest Articles

Building the practice to promote MDGs with the private sector

over 11 years ago // #MDGMomentum

As we approach 2015, there's more understanding about what the private sector can do for development. In a commentary for #MDGMomentum, the Business Call to Action shows how firms can help meet the MDGs (and make a profit) by integrating poor people into value chains.

7 tips for successful inclusive business models

almost 12 years ago // Contributor: Karen Newman

New markets offer tremendous development opportunities — but how can companies harness them and still make money? In a guest opinion, Karen Newman of Business Call to Action shares advice on inclusive business strategies and how it can result in economic and social benefits for low-income communities.

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