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Equity and Inclusion

September 14, 2020 / Comments Off on Equity and Inclusion

About Analytics-Driven Insight to Promote Equity Econsult Solutions is committed to making a difference in our work. In our Equity & Inclusion practice area, we marshal our analytical expertise and real-world experience to add quantitative substance and strategic nuance to diversity analyses in a wide range of sectors. We are also mindful to apply these […]

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Riots the Language of the Unheard – Must End

June 8, 2020 / Comments Off on Riots the Language of the Unheard – Must End

The murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Ahmaud Arbery are visceral in our collective consciousness. All three murders were completely unnecessary and vividly demonstrate that all men are not created equal under American Law and the American Constitution. The 13th Amendment drafted in 1865, which was supposed to abolish slavery, clearly created a loophole […]

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Part 2: Leveraging Integration of Public Policy to Drive Supplier Diversity

January 18, 2019 / Comments Off on Part 2: Leveraging Integration of Public Policy to Drive Supplier Diversity

This is Part 2 of Angela Dowd-Burton’s “Leveraging the Integration of Public Policy to Drive Supplier Diversity and Inclusion Part 1”, which focuses on three key components of the City of Philadelphia’s diversity program, discussing the goals, strategies, tools, and tactics used. ESI has developed a variety of analyses to help institutions working to ensure equitable […]

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Leveraging the Integration of Public Policy to Drive Supplier Diversity and Inclusion

January 11, 2019 / Comments Off on Leveraging the Integration of Public Policy to Drive Supplier Diversity and Inclusion

ESI has developed a variety of analyses to help institutions working to ensure equitable distribution of economic and financial opportunities. We are able to marshal data, analytics, and strategic guidance to inform whether and how communities are fairly accessing employment, contract opportunities, and banking services. Learn more about our services here. We also rely on […]

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Secrets to the Advancement of M/W/DSBEs and the Institutions They Serve

August 3, 2018 / Comments Off on Secrets to the Advancement of M/W/DSBEs and the Institutions They Serve

Over the past few decades, public policy makers and some conscientious industry leaders have explored various ways of expanding the participation of Minority, Women, and Disabled-Owned Business Enterprises (M/W/DSBEs) on contracts awarded for the provision of products and services in the public, private and non-profit sectors. Sustainable, productive business relationships are built on the trust […]

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