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INVITED EDITOR
Editorial from
Cristina Almeida
Alumna'15 | Head of Platform MAZE - decoding impact
July 16, 2024
4. Quality education

4. Quality education

Ensure access to inclusive, quality and equitable education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.
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8. Decent work and economic growth

Promote inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all
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17. Partnerships for the goals

Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development
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Impactful Alumni: Meet Cristina Almeida

Cristina Almeida is the Head of Platform at Maze. Maze is a venture by Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation - an impact investment firm that accelerates and invests in solutions solving for social and environmental challenges.

Cristina manages brand and platform at MAZE.

Cristina Almeida, wrote a top-notch reflection on how a platform such as MAZE is leveraging the social impact sector, considering future opportunities. Posted originally on Link To Leaders, read this reflection here: bit.ly/mazeplatform

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Alumna'15 | Head of Platform MAZE - decoding impact
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