Personal or leadership viewpoints, opinion pieces
MADRID, Spain — October 26, 2026 — Artisanal Collective and Contact Base (banglanatak dot com), an India-based NGO accredited by […]
When people talk about giving artisans access to markets, the conversation often moves quickly to e-commerce. Put the product online.
Market Access Does Not Always Mean E-Commerce for Global South Artisans Read More »
We are not starting from zero. Across the world, governments, UNESCO, UN agencies, academia, and policy bodies are actively shaping
Unlocking the $1.5 Trillion Cultural Economy: A Framework for Collaboration Read More »
In every boardroom I sit in, the same question comes up in different forms: where is the next durable source
Cultural Heritage Is a $1.5 Trillion-Plus Market Hiding in Plain Sight Read More »
A bold new donor campaign — the Commonwealth Leadership Challenge 2025–2030 — has been launched through a strategic collaboration between
By Charles Kao, Founder & CEO of Artisanal Collective When Adam Tooze declared “The End of Development” in Foreign Policy
New SDG Delivery System: From Aspirations to Agency Read More »
Supporting artisans isn’t charity — it’s the smartest way to make travel more authentic, equitable, and transformative. By Charles Kao,
Why the Future of Tourism Depends on Artisans Read More »
By Charles Kao, Founder of Artisanal Collective Today, tourism stands at a stark crossroads. In major cities across the developed
Rethinking Tourism in an Age of Broken Promises and AI Read More »
By Charles Kao | Founder, Artisanal Collective In nearly every region of the world, from the Sahel to the Himalayas,
Women, AI, and the Artisan Economy: The Hands that Shape the Future Read More »
By Charles Kao | Founder, Artisanal Collective For decades, we’ve heard the refrain: the private sector and the public sector
