The challenge of gender equality
The world is an unequal place. Some people have a higher chance of living a happier, healthier, longer, more rewarding life than others. The UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) describe …
Course: Effective Policymaking to Build the Impact Economy
How social enterprise and inclusive business can play a leading role
Social enterprises and other socially responsible businesses have a key role to play here. At their core, these businesses are set up to deliver significant positive social impact. How they …
The scale of the issue
Climate change is one of the biggest challenges humanity has ever faced. We are approaching a critical tipping point. If we continue as we are, we could set off a …
What can government do to help?
Alex Nicholls, Professor of Social Entrepreneurship at Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, describes the role of government in enabling financial flows to reach social enterprises and inclusive businesses. Government …
What is Social Finance or Impact Investment?
Businesses of all kinds are increasingly seeking more commercial-style investment, such as loans (taking on debt) or equity (issuing shares). Conventionally, this sort of investment may be provided by banks, …
Challenges and barriers for inclusive businesses
Government can support social enterprise and inclusive business, but it is important to understand the challenges these businesses face. The barriers and challenges faced by these businesses are often similar …
Understanding social enterprise
Watch this video of Rosie Ginday, founder of Miss Macaroon, a social enterprise in the UK, describing the work they do, the impact they make and their contribution towards the …
What is Social Enterprise?
Social enterprise is often referenced when businesses are looking to solve common social or environmental challenges. In this section, we will explore this particular term. What is a social enterprise? …
Think global, trade social
We know that even significant development aid and investment from governments cannot provide all the answers to overcome these challenges on their own and to create the better world we …
How to develop a strategy for social enterprise and inclusive business
This video from Yvonne Strachan, Former Deputy Director, Scottish Government details how the Scottish Government put in place their strategy for social enterprise. She covers the aim and purpose of …
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