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<\/a> Sustainable business models can add USD 600 bn to MENA economies:<\/strong> The Better Business, Better World MENA report from the Business & Sustainable Development Commissionshows there is a compelling economic incentive<\/a> for business and government to accelerate and embrace sustainable strategies. The MENA region can unlock more than USD 600 bn by 2030 through a shift towards sustainable business models, the report suggests. The report was released at the AmCham and UNDP regional conference in Cairo \u201cThe Private Sector\u2019s Role in Implementing the Sustainable Development Goals.\u201d The full document can be downloaded here (pdf)<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Sustainable business models can add USD 600 bn to MENA economies: The Better Business, Better World MENA report from the Business & Sustainable Development Commissionshows there is a compelling economic incentive for business and government to accelerate and embrace sustainable strategies. 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