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[ 0 => '{{subst:submit}}', 1 => '', 2 => '= Lockdown Economy =', 3 => '{{short description|Organizations}}', 4 => '', 5 => '{{about|Organizations that support small business owners}}', 6 => '{{use dmy dates|date=February 2021}}', 7 => '----', 8 => ''''lockdown Economy''' is a global [[non-profit]] grassroots [[socio-economic]] and educational [[initiative]] with the objective to help micro- and [[small businesses]] and [[self-employed]] professionals to overcome the [[COVID-19 pandemic]] and reactivate the [[economy]] . It is organized by the [[Think Tank]] AlterContacts <ref name=":0">{{Cite web|last=AlterContacts|title=AlterContacts|url=http://AlterContacts.org|url-status=live}}</ref>. The [[United Nations]] has recognized it as an '''Acceleration Action'''<ref name=":8">{{Cite web|last=United nations|first=|date=|title=Sustainable development|url=https://sustainabledevelopment.un.org/partnership/?p=36773|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=|website=}}</ref> for the [[Sustainable Development]] Goals.', 9 => '', 10 => '----', 11 => '', 12 => '== About the initiative == ', 13 => '----', 14 => '', 15 => 'The '''Lockdown Economy''' facilitates [[social dialogue]] among [[entrepreneurs]] to face the [[pandemic]] together. It consists of 1) the unique-format live interviews with micro- and small- business owners and self-employed professionals worldwide in [[English]] and local languages and 2) the Academy which provides real-time education materials about [[entrepreneurship]]The Lockdown Economy facilitates social dialogue among entrepreneurs to face the [[pandemic]] together. It consists of 1) the unique-format live interviews with micro- and small- business owners and self-employed [[professionals]] worldwide in [[English]] and local languages; and 2) the Academy which provides [[real-time]] education [[materials]] about [[entrepreneurship]] during the lockdown and pandemic to [[entrepreneurs]] and [[students]] worldwide <ref name=":0" />.It is a social [[innovation]] [[ecosystem]] that connects Micro- and Small- businesses (MSEs),[[universities]], [[incubators]], [[foundations]], and conscious [[citizens]]. Potentially involving [[UN]] agencies,[[intergovernmental organizations]], [[corporations]], and [[investors]]. The Lockdown Economy helps', 16 => 'discover and bring the attention to the specific needs of micro- and small- businesses <ref name=":1">{{Cite web|last=micro and small business|title=Micro and small business|url=https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/354813|url-status=live}}</ref>.', 17 => '', 18 => '=== • Interviews ===', 19 => '----', 20 => 'The [[interviews]] cover questions such as the [[nature]] and [[history]] of the business; the state of business before, during and after lockdown; key challenges brought about by the [[quarantine]]', 21 => 'and [[social distancing]]; what did the [[business owner]] try to overcome them; what lessons did she or he take out from this [[experience]]; what is the way forward <ref name=":0" />.', 22 => 'It gives [[entrepreneurs]] a forum to share their struggles, successes, and experiences of dealing with the [[pandemic]] <ref name=":1" />. It enables the exchange of [[knowledge]], best practices and examples of', 23 => '[[immediate]] response to the [[crisis]], adapting to the ‘new normal’, lessons learned, and business', 24 => 'models that foster [[resilience]], inclusiveness and sustainability and that ride the [[digital]] [[wave]].', 25 => 'It is a real source of [[inspiration]] for MSEs no matter what stage of [[business]] they are in. They', 26 => 'learn from examples from around the world of what can be done. The [[European Commission]] report on MSMEs <ref>{{Cite web|last=European parliament|title=.|url=https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?qid=1594791420730&uri=CELEX:5202', 27 => '0DC0103|url-status=live|website=European parliament}}</ref> highlights the key role of entrepreneurial education and training that', 28 => 'enhances business [[knowledge]] and skills in overcoming the pandemic <ref>{{Cite web|title=.|url=https://medium.com/@JuliaSkupchenko/how-is-coffee-catering-business-in-amsterdam-s', 29 => 'urviving-the-pandemic-1c666316525c|url-status=live}}</ref>. To date ^{(October 27, 2020 )} the [[Lockdown]] Economy has covered over 30 countries <ref name=":0" />. In half of them they are hosted by the local volunteer-[[interviewers]] [https://sites.google.com/altercontacts.org/lockdowneconomy/interviews�]. That accounts for the local conditions of [[entrepreneurship]] in different parts of the world. From global it becomes a [[community]]-driven', 30 => 'initiative supported by local [[stakeholders]] working closely with the [[target]] [[beneficiaries]].', 31 => 'For each story the team of [[volunteers]] is preparing:', 32 => '', 33 => '* Video recording on [[Youtube]] with time codes to [[navigate]] the content', 34 => '* Written version on Medium ', 35 => '* Podcast on key [[platforms]] ', 36 => '* [[Promotion]] on our [[social media]] and use on [[university]] programs <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://merida.anahuac.mx/noticias/lockdown-economy-4-lecciones-negocios-que-sobre', 37 => 'vivieron-al-confinamiento|url-status=live}}</ref>', 38 => '* Connection to [[entrepreneurs]] and [[students]] ', 39 => '*', 40 => '*', 41 => '', 42 => '=== •Academy ===', 43 => '----', 44 => 'The second part of the [[initiative]] is the [[Academy]]. The [[Lockdown]] Economy gives us unique', 45 => '[[educational]] materials and access to concrete cases which could be used along with [[Harvard]], [[KPMG]], [[McKinsey]] and other business cases. By [[integrating]] lessons from multiple [[countries]] on', 46 => 'several continents, we provide a [[comprehensive]] overview of how one can proceed in', 47 => '[[entrepreneurship]] in the new world <ref name=":0" />.', 48 => 'Across the [[globe]], [[young people]] are being disproportionately affected, particularly in the world of work. None of the [[courses]] they had, prepared them for this [[crisis]]. The [[European Commission]] report on Youth employment <ref name=":2">{{Cite web|last=|title=Bring jobs to youth|url=https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?qid=1594791420730&uri=CELEX:5202', 49 => '0SC012|url-status=live}}</ref> emphasizes that they require additional [[support]] adjusting to ', 50 => 'the world of work that has been changing, <q>with an increasing [[prevalence]] of non-standard forms of work, increasingly precarious school-to-work [[transitions]] and more frequent job-to-job transitions.</q> According to the [[European Commission]], one of the [[educational]] [[domains]] that deserve special emphasis is [[entrepreneurial]] skills allowing young people to profit from the [[perspectives]] connected to self-employment <ref name=":2" />. For students participating in the [[Academy]] it is an opportunity to be exposed to [[multicultural]] business mindsets and languages; to see the best practices of [[design]] thinking, agile and business [[development]] in action. It allows them to take a leading role in creating an [[innovative]] solution to meet the needs of [[society]] during these unprecedented times.', 51 => 'For [[entrepreneurs]] involved in the Academy, it is an opportunity to address a complex [[challenge]] of their business and involve a group of students in solving it; a chance to have an outside look at their business model and how the operations are run. Often sole entrepreneurs simply do not', 52 => 'have the capacity to take care of everything so this collaboration will provide them with extra pairs of hands and minds to address it.', 53 => 'Joined by our partner [[universities]] the [[Lockdown]] Economy team is designing [[educational]] [[programs]] that are based on real case studies from the lockdown. Once ready, they will be published as [[online courses]] on the leading learning platform where millions of students [[worldwide]] will get access to them. These materials to be distributed across various [[geographies]], different levels of education and [[age]] groups. The next horizon for the initiative is to create and develop learning and training materials based on the Lockdown Economy to prepare entrepreneurs and students to pandemic and post-pandemic changes and enable building the new green, [[Digital|digital and]] [[sustainable]] economy. It will be done <q>by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs</q> in micro-modules that they can cover in a couple of hours depending on what problem they have. ', 54 => '', 55 => '===== Pilots of the Academy =====', 56 => '----', 57 => 'Together with the Anahuac Mayab University in [[Mexico]], in August 2020 we hosted the pilot oF Academy. <ref name=":0" /> Five small-business [[owners]] featured in the [[Lockdown]] Economy interviews were paired up with five teams of students to address the real business problems of the', 58 => '[[COVID-19]]. During three weeks, students worked together with experts to design a new approach and how to implement it. They had multiple [[conversations]] to do a reality check and align. It went as far as students actually having to test the ideas they were proposing with the', 59 => 'local [[government]] and [[universities]] . Here is a [[documentary]] about it https://youtu.be/rdST2KOalAA. Together with the Epoka University in [[Albania]], in November 2020 we started the Operations', 60 => '[[Management]] Course for 150 [[Bachelor]] Students of the 3d year, based on the [[information]] provided in the [[Lockdown]] Economy. By February 2021 they conducted 11 interviews [https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtxviGuiJz5LaWhDhe62-IXxldbquLxIq�] with small businesses in Albania and prepared the analysis of their operations.', 61 => '', 62 => '----', 63 => '', 64 => '== Coordination Mechanisms and Funding ==', 65 => '----', 66 => '', 67 => 'The [[initiative]] is organized and coordinated by the [[Global]][[Think Tank|Think Tank for]] Sustainable Development AlterContacts [https://altercontacts.org�] and its co-founders Julia Skupchenko and Massimo Mercuri.', 68 => 'The think tank plays the role of integrator, connecting [[entrepreneurs]] and facilitating the social', 69 => 'innovation involving partners from various [[industries]], sectors and countries. It has a wide', 70 => 'network of experts and connections in the [[entrepreneurial]] and academic world. It is based in the', 71 => '[[European Union]] that has a mandate of supporting [[small business]] in [[Europe]] and the World; one', 72 => 'of the best countries for modern [[entrepreneurship]], the [[Netherlands]] <ref>{{Cite web|title=24|url=https://www.dutchnews.nl/features/2020/12/by-chance-i-ended-up-in-one-of-the-most-ad', 73 => 'vanced-and-safest-countries-in-the-world|url-status=live}}</ref>; and one of the most', 74 => 'well-known startup [[ecosystems]], [[Amsterdam]].', 75 => 'The [[Think Tank]] AlterContacts is responsible for coordinating [[volunteers]] , producing the', 76 => 'series, including inviting guests, filming, post-production, [[promotion]] and transforming interviews', 77 => 'into business cases for schools. This initiative is driven forward through [[partnerships]] with', 78 => 'universities, [[research institutes]], NGOs, and other [[organizations]] .', 79 => 'To date ^{(October 27, 2020)} , the initiative is “bootstrapped” [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LFYPuApLt0o-a8RFkYDopmqsauhJcLp6/view�]. All the work is done by volunteers. The', 80 => 'beneficiaries -- entrepreneurs and students -- are not charged for the visibility and the', 81 => '[[knowledge]].', 82 => '', 83 => '----', 84 => '', 85 => '== Facts and Figures ==', 86 => '----', 87 => '', 88 => '* Launched in June 2020.', 89 => '* Registered by the [[United Nations]] as Acceleration Action for [[Sustainable Development]] Goals: #SDGAction36773.', 90 => '* Over 220 micro and [[small businesses]] from 30 countries and 5 continents featured inBvideo-interviews.', 91 => '* The [[interviews]] are hosted in 18 [[languages]].', 92 => '* Over 25K views of the interviews.', 93 => '* Over 35K people reached through our [[Social| channels]].', 94 => '* Over 70 [[volunteers]] from 20 [[countries]], women and men, from 18 to 65 with different [[educational]] backgrounds.', 95 => '* Local Interview hosts are in 15 countries.', 96 => '* 8 [[universities]] are collaborating with Lockdown Economy.', 97 => '* 18 [[MBA]] [[students]] and 5 featured businesses participated in the pilot of the [[Lockdown]] Economy Academy with the Anahuac Mayab University ([[Mexico]] )from 31 July till 15 August.', 98 => '* 150 [[Bachelor]] students participated in [[collaboration]] between [[Epoka University]] and [[Lockdown]] Economy (Nov 2020 - Feb 2021).', 99 => '', 100 => '=== •Awards ===', 101 => '----', 102 => 'The team of [[Lockdown]] Economy was named a [[Gold]] [[winner]] in the 13th Annual 2020 Global Women in [[Business]] and the [[Professions]] World Awards®. We were rewarded in the category', 103 => '"Hero of the Year | Helping Others During COVID-19" for helping over 8000 [[entrepreneurs]] [[worldwide]] get ideas on how to save their [[business]] <ref>{{Cite web|title=2020 winners|url=https://womenworldawards.com/winners/2020-business-awards-winners/|url-status=live}}</ref>[[Lockdown]] Economy is nominated for the [[European]] Charlemagne[[Youth]] Prize 2021 <ref name=":5">{{Cite web|title=European Charlemagne youth prize|url=https://www.europarl.europa.eu/charlemagneyouthprize/en/|url-status=live}}</ref>for its', 104 => '[[contribution]] to promoting European and international understanding and offering practical examples of [[Europeans]] living together as one [[community]].It is nominated for a [[COVID-19]] [[Emergency]] Fund Grant of [[National Geographic]] <ref>{{Cite web|title=National Geographic Covid-19|url=https://www.nationalgeographic.org/funding-opportunities/grants/what-we-fund/covid-19-', 105 => 'emergency-fund|url-status=live}}</ref>.', 106 => '', 107 => '----', 108 => '', 109 => '== The Problem it addresses ==', 110 => '----', 111 => '', 112 => '[[Entrepreneurs]] are one of the biggest groups impacted by the [[pandemic]] <ref name=":3">{{Cite web|title=MESMs responding to crises|url=https://unctad.org/meeting/united-nations-micro-small-and-medium-enterprise-day-msme', 113 => 's-first-responder-crisis|url-status=live}}</ref>. The [[International]] Labour [[Organization]] estimated that small and medium enterprises, the [[self-employed]], and daily wage earners are hit the hardest <ref>{{Cite web|title=United Nations report from March 2020|url=https://unsdg.un.org/sites/default/files/2020-03/SG-Report-Socio-Economic-Impact-of-Co', 114 => 'vid19.pdf|url-status=live}}</ref>. According to an [[OECD]] report <q>at the beginning of the crisis, 40% of households in the OECD were three months away from poverty.</q> <ref>{{Cite web|title=OECD contributing to global pandamic|url=http://www.oecd.org/coronavirus/en/|url-status=live}}</ref> The [[introduction]] of [[quarantine]] requirements affected the [[employment]] of workers in the service', 115 => 'sector and a large share of the [[self-employed]] <ref name=":4">{{Cite web|title=International trade center|url=https://www.intracen.org/uploadedFiles/intracenorg/Content/Publications/ITCSMECO202', 116 => '0.pdf|url-status=live}}</ref>. Moreover, according to the [[EU]] Spring 2020 [[Economic]] [[Forecast]], the self-employed tend to receive less support from [[government]] [[schemes]] and are overrepresented in the sectors hardest-hit by the confinement <ref>{{Cite web|title=European commission from may 2020|url=https://ec.europa.eu/info/sites/info/files/economy-finance/ip125_en.pd|url-status=live}}</ref>. With more than two-thirds of the global [[population]] employed by formal and informal Micro-,Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs), they make up over 90% of all firms and [[account]], on average, for 70% of total employment and 50% of GDP <ref name=":3" />. The pandemic has led', 117 => 'to significant loss in revenues for most small businesses and putting them on the verge of survival <ref>{{Cite web|title=Global Entrepreneurship Monitor from September 2020, Diagnosing COVID-19 Impacts on Entrepreneurship|url=https://www.gemconsortium.org/file/open?fileId=50521|url-status=live}}</ref>. Over 67% of micro and small firms reported that the crisis strongly affected their [[business]] operations <ref name=":4" />.', 118 => '[[SMEs]], self-employed, entrepreneurs are deeply woven into the economic and social fabric of the World. So the survival of this layer of the [[population]] is vital and primordial to maintain social stability. The [[United Nations]] report on [[SDG]] states <q>the [[COVID-19 pandemic]] is a vivid reminder of the need for [[global]] cooperation and solidarity. We must strengthen and combine our efforts to leave no one behind and to forge the [[transformative]] pathways needed to create a more livable', 119 => 'world.</q> <ref>{{Cite web|title=The United Nations report from April 2020, The Sustainable Development Goals Report', 120 => '2020|url=https://unstats.un.org/sdgs/report/2020/The-Sustainable-Development-Goals-Report-2020.pdf|url-status=live}}</ref> One of the key things missing in enabling [[entrepreneurs]] in overcoming the crisis of pandemic is access to real-time [[information]] <ref name=":6">{{Cite web|title=International labor organization|url=https://www.ilo.org/global/topics/employment-promotion/small-enterprises/lang--en/index.', 121 => 'htm|url-status=live}}</ref>. For example, information on how to reach and [[market]] to potential [[customers]] given the [[quarantine]], how to access and what funds are available, how to maintain the cash flow while the stores are closed.', 122 => 'As a [[society]], we made it a norm to only share success stories [[publicly]]. Nobody wants to come out and openly admit that the [[business]] is suffering, the sales are low and the uncertainty of the future is daunting. But <q>we need to act as a [[global community]] in order to come out of the [[crisis]] stronger, more resilient and [[sustainable]]. This means breaking down barriers, sharing best practices and inspiring big ideas.</q> <ref name=":7">{{Cite web|title=International council ..|url=https://icsb.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/ICSB2020GlobalMSMEsReport.pdf|url-status=live}}</ref> But now, <q>when the world is going through such a foundation-shaking change, it is more important than ever that we can tell the story of what is really happening to the business, share', 123 => 'our experiences with each other and help one another rebuild our own ventures and the world</q> <q>one entrepreneur at a time</q> <ref name=":7" />.', 124 => '', 125 => '----', 126 => '', 127 => '== Social Impact ==', 128 => '----', 129 => '', 130 => 'The [[Lockdown]] Economy initiative fulfils the [[United Nations]] recent call to increase efforts towards achieving [[Sustainable Development]] Goals <ref name=":9">{{Cite web|title=The united nations report April 2020|url=https://unstats.un.org/sdgs/report/2020/The-Sustainable-Development-Goals-Report-202|url-status=live}}</ref>, by contributing to Goal 4: Quality [[Education]], Goal 5: [[Gender Equality]], Goal 8: [[Economic]]Growth, Goal 9: [[Social Innovation]], Goal 10: Reduced [[Inequalities]], Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals <ref name=":0" />. The [[United Nations]] has', 131 => 'recognized and published the [[Lockdown]] Economy as an Acceleration Action towards Sustainable [[Development]] Goals <ref name=":0" />.', 132 => '', 133 => '=== •Impact on SDG 8 Economic Growth === ', 134 => '----', 135 => 'The [[initiative]] is dedicated to inclusive and sustainable economic growth: to supporting micro-, small- business owners and self-employed professionals, which comprise over half of the productive [[population]] of the Earth <ref name=":6" />, in surviving the [[pandemic]]. By enabling the peer-to-peer [[exchange]] of the [[experiences]], best practices for and lessons learned due to [[COVID-19]] impacts, it increases their capacity to adapt, improve their [[flexibility]], resiliency and responsiveness. It contributes to economic equality by featuring a diverse group of guests by [[gender]], [[geography]], [[nationality]], the type of business and prior [[education]]. The [[initiative]] helps to diffuse [[innovation]] <ref name=":5" />. It grows their competence in using [[digital technology]] to increase their visibility and reach their customers. The initiative gives insights into new [[market]] opportunities [[locally]] and internationally. It [[fosters]] new partnerships needed to weather the hardships of the [[pandemic]] even in the cultures where [[entrepreneurs]] see each other as rivals By running joint educational programs based on the [[Lockdown]] Economy, it helps universities to prepare business students for the new [[economy]]. ', 136 => '', 137 => '=== •Impact on SDG 5 Gender Equality ===', 138 => '----', 139 => '[[Gender equality]] is a fundamental [[human rights]] principle and a central, standalone goal in the', 140 => '2030 Agenda. Women are especially at risk of losing their livelihoods during the [[pandemic]]-induced economic crisis <ref name=":9" />. According to the report by the OECD, “the [[COVID-19]] [[pandemic]] has affected female [[business]] leaders differently from male business leaders. Women were more likely to operate micro-businesses and were concentrated in sectors that have been particularly impacted by [[lockdown]] measures.” <ref>{{Cite web|title=the future of business survey available at Facebook|url=https://dataforgood.fb.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/State-of-Small-Business-Report�Wave-IV-Summary.pdf|url-status=live}}</ref> 64% of women-led firms declared their', 141 => 'business operations were strongly affected by the [[crisis]] <ref name=":9" />. It means that women-led firms are', 142 => 'more sensitive to crises and have fewer [[support]] options. The [[Lockdown]] Economy supports women’s [[entrepreneurship]] and gives special attention to the businesses initiated by women. It ensures a reinforced role of women as actors of change, advances their economic [[empowerment]] and provides female entrepreneurs with access to [[markets]] and support services <ref>{{Cite web|title=International Council Small Business Annual Global Micro-, Small-, Medium-Sized', 143 => 'Enterprises Report, July 2020|url=https://icsb.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/ICSB2020GlobalMSMEsReport.pdf|url-status=live}}</ref>. It raises the profile and increases opportunities for women', 144 => '[[entrepreneurship]]. Additionally, the [[Lockdown]] Economy has a strong representation of women in the coordinating team, providing [[opportunities]] for [[self-development]], [[growth]] and support in these', 145 => 'challenging times.', 146 => '', 147 => '=== •Impact on Community ===', 148 => '----', 149 => 'The [[Lockdown]] Economy uplifts, inspires and unites [[entrepreneurs]] all over the world in facing the [[pandemic]] together. It raises public awareness to their challenges and shows them simple ways of helping <ref>{{Cite web|title=Wijkkrant Buitenveldert from October 2020, the Netherlands, page 3, Het Drama van ‘de', 150 => 'lockdown’|url=http://www.hvdwbuitenveldert.nl/pdf/wijkkrant/Wijkkrant-Buitenveldert-Amsterdam-Oktob', 151 => 'er-2020.pdf|url-status=live}}</ref>. It inspires [[entrepreneurial]] thinking, power of belief in your potential and', 152 => 'bold action. It empowers the next generation of entrepreneurs and business leaders. The [[think tank]] AlterContacts through the [[initiative]] develops the communities it reaches. It', 153 => 'involves current students in helping [[business]] [[owners]] address real challenges. Besides providing the interview guests and [[volunteers]] with a global source of personal [[connections]], it is training each participating volunteer in [[communication skills]], building or improving their professional [[online]] image, and use of digital [[technology]] for virtual [[collaboration]]. By giving examples of how micro-, small- business owners and self-employed professionals', 154 => 'respond to the [[COVID-19 pandemic]] in a sustainable, inclusive, green and resilient way, it is', 155 => 'contributing to Building Back Better [[society]] <ref name=":8" />.', 156 => '', 157 => '=== •Impact on Self-employed Professionals and Small Business Owners ===', 158 => '----', 159 => 'The [[Lockdown]] Economy interviews make the [[entrepreneurs]] feel that they are not alone but apart of a community where every business is facing similar challenges. Even if they cannot get', 160 => 'together in groups, it enables the virtual peer-to-peer [[exchange]] of [[experiences]], best practices and lessons learned from [[COVID-19]]. The interviews fill the void that always existed but became especially evident during the [[pandemic]] -- connecting with and learning from fellow [[entrepreneurs]]. This knowledge increases the entrepreneurs’ capacity to adapt, improve their [[flexibility]], resiliency and responsiveness. Featuring a diverse group of guests by [[gender]],', 161 => '[[geography]], nationality, business/service sector and prior education make it useful to a wider', 162 => 'audience. The [[businesses]] that are featured in the interviews get a voice and forum to speak, to share their', 163 => 'thoughts, apprehensions and learning. We focus on the true stories of real entrepreneurs. The [[format]] of an open conversation where they can share their ups and downs creates a rapport', 164 => 'with the audience. That increases their visibility and chances to survive as a business in these uncertain times.', 165 => '', 166 => '=== •Impact on people who are not personally involved in self-employment or who do not run their own businesses ===', 167 => '----', 168 => 'Due to a lack of [[information]], they cannot imagine the hardships entrepreneurs are facing now.', 169 => 'They are unaware of the challenges of individual <q>down-to-earth</q> [[entrepreneurs]] and their ingenuity. These stories show that everyone can make a difference, either in formal or informal [[economies]]. We want to transform society from <q>sellers</q> and <q>consumers</q> into a community. To build a post-[[pandemic]] world based on [[cooperation]] and compassion.', 170 => '', 171 => '=== •Impact on Environment ===', 172 => '----', 173 => 'All the [[activities]] for the [[initiative]] are done [[digitally]] and remotely which minimizes the [[carbon footprint]] of all participants, compared to if it was done in person. The [[interviews]] showcase and promote [[sustainable]] businesses that are environmentally-friendly. For example, a sustainable [[fashion]] [[brand]] with non-cruel [[silk]] production in [[India]] , a [[coffee]]-caterer using plant-based [[milk]] only , a [[webshop]] distributing [[coffee]] from small cooperative farms in [[nature]] protected zones of [[Mexico]] , a cruelty-free [[plant]]-based [[sushi]] [[restaurant]] . It features a number of businesses from the [[tourism]] industry that came up with innovative [[solutions]] on how to continue their [[operations]] safely during the [[pandemic]]. For example, a mother-daughter travel [[business]] that is doing [[virtual]] [[expeditions]] (through [[collaboration]] with', 174 => 'local counterparts) for its many followers . <q>MSMEs are reaching many sustainable development goals without even realizing it. Yet, they', 175 => 'can be empowered to do more.</q> <ref>{{Cite web|title=International Council Small Business Annual Global Micro-, Small-, Medium-Sized', 176 => 'Enterprises Report, July 2020|url=https://icsb.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/ICSB2020GlobalMSMEsReport.pdf|url-status=live}}</ref> The Lockdown [[Economy]] initiative raises [[awareness]] of various [[possibilities]] micro- and small- businesses can pursue to protect our [[environment]].', 177 => '', 178 => '<references />', 179 => '----', 180 => '', 181 => '== Additional References to the Lockdown Economy ==', 182 => '----', 183 => 'Anahuac Mayab University about the Lockdown Economy (ESP) https://merida.anahuac.mx/eventos/lessons-for-businesses', 184 => 'Interview about the Lockdown Economy, Business News Komi, Komi Republic (RU) https://www.bnkomi.ru/data/news/115375/', 185 => 'Interview about the Lockdown Economy, Syktyvkar State University, Komi Republic (RU) https://www.syktsu.ru/news/33166/', 186 => '----', 187 => '', 188 => '== Shared by others (рецензии) ==', 189 => '----', 190 => 'A true moment of happiness’ dat is waar het écht om gaat bij Coffee on Wheels Amsterdam, July 2020 https://www.coffee-on-wheels.nl/cow-amsterdam/a-true-moment-of-happiness-dat-is-waar-het-e cht-om-gaat-bij-coffee-on-wheels-amsterdam/', 191 => 'Blog Entree to Black Paris, July 2020 - Lockdown Economy Interviews Monique Y. Wells https://www.entreetoblackparis.com/article/lockdown-economy-interviews-monique-y-wells', 192 => 'AlterContacts Lockdown Economy Interview with Pascal Bouwman https://zinnigezaken.nl/altercontacts-lockdown-economy-nterview-pascal-bouwman-sdg-thinktan k-i/', 193 => 'Secrets of Paris, Monthly Newsletter with 35000 subscribers https://2bqa8.r.a.d.sendibm1.com/mk/mr/6Hmp3GdAum6s7KgWfz3bDD2nsnn_0YOrVjZykrBVz Ozn4Ab43gpgRrRUlZlwNB_B-XMfGwZPelqmTEfPGpAz7GdlpCELC1MijYBXYEhS8VZOXE0' ]