TechnoServe 35d ago

With global aid budgets shrinking, what is the role of the private sector in international development? In this episode of Re:Development, Walmart Chief Sustainability Officer Kathleen McLaughlin joins TechnoServe CEO Will Warshauer to discuss how sustainable supply chain initiatives are filling the gap. Learn how "shared value" creates a win-win for smallholder farmers and global retailers, the success of Project Gigaton, and why supply chain sustainability is no longer a premium—it’s a business necessity. 0:00 – How business sees shared value in an era of reduced foreign aid. 2:54 – What “shared value” means in a sustainable supply chain 6:17 – Managing sustainability and profitability in global supply chains 8:17 – Project Gigaton: Reducing 1 billion tons of emissions. 13:42 - Measuring success in a sustainable supply chain 16:49 – How Walmart supports smallholder farmers. 19:05 – Impact story: Smallholder success in Mexico and India. 24:14 – The role of women in sustainable production. 25:55 – The next 10 years of shared value. 🔗 Learn more: TechnoServe General Inquiries - info@technoserve.org Media - media@technoserve.org Donor Support - donorsupport@technoserve.org https://www.technoserve.org/contact-us/ 1777 N Kent Street, Suite 1100 Arlington, VA 22209 Tel: +1 202 785 4515 Fax: +1 202 785 4544