HARRIET AFANDI
BS Project Planning and Management. Interested in Women Empowerment, Gender Equality, Equity, Diversity and inclusion. My career goal is to work in an organisation that strives to empower women.
Location KENYA
Activity
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@JulietCornford Thank you Ma'am.
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A very challenging course.
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The event was very informative and interesting. Thank you to our moderators for creating time for the event.
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A very interesting and challenging course.
I can now formulate a policy on climate change, gender inequality and disability inclusion. I have also gained knowledge on how to develop business strategies.
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1. Government
2. Customers
3.Local leaders
4.NGOs
5.The Public
6.The community
7.Judiciary
8.Trade Unions
9. Banks
10. Beneficiary
11. Donors
12.Public and Private Investors
13. ILO
Here is the link to my template
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Look at my list, I think they can generate and come up with social enterprises at the community level
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1-Ministry of Labour and Social Protection
2-Ministry of Public Service, Youth and Gender
3-Ministry of East African Community (EAC) and Regional Development
4-Ministry of Sports, Culture and Heritage
5.Ministry of Education
6.Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Irrigation
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Collaboration with those who recognise the needs and understand SE is a good approach to developing a strategy.
The most relevant in Kenya is that there's a difference in political support towards SE strategy development.
In my country, policy making is done the parliament although it is affected by top-down process. The common citizens have much less...
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The lessons learned
There is a difference if there is political support
Collaborate with those who understand and recognise the needs of social enterprise
There is the value of evidence and data available
It is a useful long-term approachThe government should create conditions that allow social enterprise.
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I looked at Victoria Australia
Social enterprises are businesses that:
are led by an economic, social, cultural, or environmental mission consistent with a public or community benefit
derive a substantial portion of their income from trade
reinvest the majority of their profit/surplus in the fulfilment of their mission.
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The government is the biggest player in supporting SEs. They set the budget and shake the market therefore they should
provide access to capital for SEs
Provide entrepreneurship skills
Market opportunities, stronger working organisations and opportunities
Social investments
Recognition of SEs existence.
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I have learnt that we mostly focus on gender inequality and forget about disability.
Climate change control is a role of everyone. There's no shortage of alarm bells ringing over climate change.
That the society itself plays a major role in promoting the inequalities through cultural beliefs and practices or norms.That the government is the key...
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I have added my knowledge on gender, disability and climate change control. Thank you for the lessons and the moderators.
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Create safe spaces for women and girls, so they can live free from gender-based violence.
Increase women’s access to credit facilities and markets opportunities.
Increase the participation of women in decision and policy-making at all levels.
Ensure women’s participation in peace-building, conflict prevention, and mitigation.
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Completely true. I love how she articulated the issues.
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Business inclusion and diversity will definitely lead to equality.
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Pros
Increased vbusiness development and growth, research and innovationCons
High level of misogynysm thta creates a barrier to Women empowermentStrategic partners
Government
International Relations for Human rights
Religion
SocietiesWhat will help achieving the objectives is creating awareness, education for girls, tax breaks for women-led...
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Law and regulation. Tax break for investment in women-led firms, law for maternity leave. Ensure atleast 40% of employee are Women.
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Indicators
Increased women’s political representation by 7%
Promote women-led social enterprises by 10%
Increase women’s ownership of land by 5%.
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Women and Entrepreneurship
Kenya needs a lot of energy geared towards woman empowerment. I think when women get empowered in Kenya, we will have an impact economy for a better developed country.
My gender policy is on this link. Kindly have a look at it. https://eu.docworkspace.com/d/sID-D-eKLAYqXp40G -
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Kenya Public Procurement laws reserve 30% of government procurement of goods, services, and civil works for enterprises owned by women as well as youth and persons with disabilities.
The Empowering Women at Work Company Policies and Practices for Gender Equality 2020, International Labour Organization provides a useful resource in this areas with many guiding... -
Gender equality brings business growth and creates a competitive advantage for business inclusion and diversity.Women bring new ideas and innovation into the world that will create an impact economy and a better world.
Businesses should play the following key roles
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I think for gender equality to be implemented in Kenya, businesses should be forced to include women in their operations. The policies must be effective. Businesses should Create safe spaces for women and girls, so they can live free from gender-based violence.
Increase women’s access to credit facilities and markets opportunities.
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In Kenya, gender equity is not effectively implemented. There's still gender inequality at large. Girls and women in Kenya hold unlimited potential. The barriers that constrain women are multifaceted. Issues like gender based violence have remained pervasive. Women remain underrepresented in decision-making processes at all levels. This is because women...
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GENDER EQUALITY AND WOMEN'S EMPOWERMENT
Girls and women in Kenya hold unlimited potential. The barriers that constrain women are multifaceted. Issues like gender based violence have remained pervasive. Women remain underrepresented in decision-making processes at all levels. Women and girls still spend long hours collecting water and firewood. Household... -
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Kenya: Female labor force participation rate, 1990 - 2019:
The average value for Kenya during that period was 68.05 percent with a minimum of 60.28 percent in 2005 and a maximum of 72.01 percent in 2019. The latest value from 2019 is 72.01 percent.Freedom of marriage (and child marriage)With over 40% of women in Kenya likely to face physical and or SGBV...
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Gender inequality is perception that women are of less value and hence given poor treatment and chances in the business sector. They are denied rights to education, healthcare and even political representation. They will be given lesser pay and hence slow progression.
Societies become less cohesion, violence and even crime rates.
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What do you think when you see these numbers? The eyes have it all. Gebder inequality is real and it's happening.
Do they surprise you? Am not surprised at all. Especially for my country Kenya, even though we are fighting gender inequality, I think something needs to be done.
Why are they so high?
Because the society is misogynistic.
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I was born in a male chauvinistic community where women values have been undermined, demeaned and discriminated.
Being born from a household of six siblings out of which only one is a boy, my mum faced a lot of rejection from my community.
She at some point ended up raising us as a single parent. The struggle, childhood trauma, vulnerability made me... -
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There are a lot of gender INEQUALITIES in the world especially in the male chauvinistic societies where women are treated poorly.
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Alive and kicking are really thriving. I love it.
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In Kenya , it's a must for a company to have atleast 5% of its employees to be people with disabilities. I have seen some companies consider this policy and they have shown inclusion in terms of disabilities. However, ONLY a few percentile of the business sector consider this policy, others don't.
Inclusion helps the Kenyan society as a whole to achieve it's... -
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In Kenya, people with learning disabilities face some of the steepest levels of unemployment. Most of people with learning disabilities do not have a job. There are many barriers to work for this group, such as stigma, the view that they have no talents to offer, that they will be a drain on a business
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“leave no one behind,” is an ambitious plan of action of the international community towards a peaceful and prosperous world, where dignity of an individual person and equality among all is applied as the fundamental principle, cutting across the three pillars of the work of the United Nations: Development, Human Rights and Peace and Security.
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Can't wait
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The event was very educative and informative. Thank you for considering my story. After I participated in the survey. Looking forward to interact with the SOCIAL ENTERPRISE team.
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What have been key learning points for you? The rights of people with disabilities. We are all equal and they deserve an equal opportunity everywhere.
What additional reading or research do you need to do now (if any?) What can be done to effect the policies put in place for Disability Inclusion And Diversity.
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In Kenya the following social firms create employment for people living with disabilities.
The Law also requires that both public and private sector employers reserve5 per cent of jobs for disabled persons.
• The National Security Act, (Chapter 258, Laws of Kenya), mentions invalidity benefits for
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What role do you think social enterprise, inclusive business and socially responsible business can play in enabling equality and empowerment for people with disabilities in your country? Take part in employment of PWDs, registration of PWDs, provide grants for them, provide tools of trade, provide training and capacity building, job placement and social...
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Effective policy implementation leads to impact economy and society.
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In Kenya, some of the policies are not that effectively implemented.
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Laws and regulations. Force business to act and provide social protection.
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A 32% decrease in unemployment among disabled groups
Support more people with disabilities into the employment sector. I will know when 32% of PWDs have be placed into jobs when I see atleast ³/⁷ people in an organisation are PWDs. Since one out os seven people around the world is disabled. -
I have addressed the issue of low employment rates for PWDs . I hope you don't mind looking at it on the link
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South Korea because It uses a combination of regulations, subsidies and levies to encourage firms to employ people with disabilities while giving them a choice about whether to hire, hire more people and receive funding, or refuse to hire and pay a levy. Such policy will impact on my country in such a way that there will be an increased rate of job placement...
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Funding and finance
¶ Pros-it will provide economic empowerment for PWDs such as education scholarships and bursaries
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High-level of corruption that will lead to embezzlement and mismanagement of funds.Create incentives- tax exemption for PWDs
Pros. Will lead to sustainable lifestyle
Cons- ineffective systems.Laws and...
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Very great article.
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Wow, I never knew about it. I had only seen it on posters that have Denis Oliech a very great footballer from Kenya who is our brand ambassador. Am glad I have come to know it's origin.
Thank you for supporting inclusion for People With Disabilities. -
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We have strategies for the society in general. Nowadays,a company must have a percentage of PWDs in it's business development. I have seen this in every organisation that I have associated with.
They are recognised in the Kenyan Constitution.
The Persons with Disabilities Act, 2003, is a comprehensive law covering rights,
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The challenges facing PWDs in Kenya are
lack of employment of PWDs as a result of low level of education
Attitudes and cultural beliefs that demean them
Tax exemption
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In Kenya we have the National Council for People With Disabilities (NCPWD) which registers PWD, provides economic empowerment,grants for such groups, Tools of trade, Training and capacity building, offers assistive devices and adaptive technologies such as wheel chairs, prosthetic limbs and calipars.
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I love the fact that people with disabilities are recognised. Mostly,when people talk about inclusion they ONLY focus on age and gender but do not include PLWD.
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What have been eye-openers for you? The globe needs to address the issues of food production, access to fresh water, affordable and clean energy towards climate action. The SDGs should be promoted effectively.
What additional reading or research do you need to do now (if any?) Clean and affordable energy.
What actions are you going to take in the future...
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WeTu SE in Kenya that provides lanterns to the fishermen in Lake Victoria. The lanterns are very strong and easy to handle unlike the lead-acid ones which pollutes the water and are not reliable.
This enterprise has made the fishing activities easy for the fishermen in the lake region even at night. Very affordable because they only pay for a recharge fee. -
Research and development, innovation and new models that make it easier, more affordable and aspirational for citizens to adopt healthier and more sustainable lifestyles.
Indonesia focuses more on issues that promote the Sustainable Development Goals.
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The limitation of policy and business leading the way is that policies cannot be effective when we have the rich doing business at the expense of the poor.
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Resource use and waste management because it is for the past four years there has been a great effect of this policy in the county governments in Kenya. We have waste management systems in place. Gabbage collection has played a key role in waste management.
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Taxation and incentives
High taxation on fossil fuels and provide solid investment tax relief and incentives for renewable and affordable energy sources.
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Encourage use of renewable energy by providing funds for production.
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I have addressed the energy situation in Kenya and my opinions are found in the link below. I support the idea of green and renewable energy.I hope this contributes to the course upgrade too. https://eu.docworkspace.com/d/sINqD-eKLAfHSl40G
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@AbasibiangakeAkpabio I really like your idea. Keep it up.
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Which of these exist already in your country?The law and regulations.
Which could you envisage? Behavioural nudges - awareness campaigns, curriculum shifts, recycling incentives, public transportation
Which would not work? Spending and investment due to high level of corruption.
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Businesses should take a huge step to impact positively on the climate change issues.
They should address the issue of food production, access to fresh water, habitable ambient temperature and ocean food chains. -
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In Kenya, the Ministry of energy has embarked on production of green energy from green resources like Geothermal Resources to curb fossil fuels production and to reduce the cost of energy.
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There is need for a collaborative globe rather than the rich using their money and power to fund for their lifestyles at the expense of the poor. Humanity should be exercised with passion and not opportunism.
Climate change is the biggest form of insecurity that the modern society face. Governments should put in place mitigation measures that curb climate...
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I will take a case in Kenya, Flooding in Budalangi- Busia
What problems have been caused by climate change?Flooding.
Who has been most affected? Children who lack access to education as a result of destruction of classrooms and displacement by the foods.
What is the future trajectory for this issue, if things remain unchanged? The...
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Climate change carries immense implications for human rights, including to life, food, housing and water. It will also impact democracy said Mr. Alston, as governments struggle to cope with climate consequences and persuade constituents to accept the major social and economic transformations required – rendering civil and political rights vulnerable.
"There...
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climate change has adversely affected nations in the event of drought o[and famine. Looking forward to learn more about how this can be addressed.
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What have been the key learning points for you from this week? Social Investment impact, Social Investment bond, Social investment product.
What additional reading or research do you need to do now (if any?) Further articles on social and financial investment .
What actions are you going to take in the future as a result of what you have...
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Kenya has really inflated it's tax regulations. This has negatively affected the investment in our country.
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Attracting investment from overseas due to debt crisis.
Rules around crowdfunding or money laundering, for instance.
Laws relating to the investment of funds belonging to trusts and foundations, NGOs or charitable institutions.
Rules around making public offerings -no political donations in churches.
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This is why UK is completely ahead of many nations especially those under the UN programs.
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Kenya is still struggling by this because of corruption.
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The Government can help through social incentives, simplify funding application procedures, innovative financial models like invest in micro finance providers and last but not least support investment readiness.
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social investment is given through an organisation like specialist social investment firms, social banks , trusts and foundations
and Individuals which include angle investment, crowd funding, community share and social investment Tax Reliefs.
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What is the situation in your country? in Kenya we are currently facing a debt crisis.
Is social investment well known? Yes it is.
Are there a number of emerging impact investment institutions and funds? Yes like the Youth Employment and Development Funds for the youth (YEDF).
Are social enterprises and inclusive businesses struggling to seek...
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The role of government in SE social finance and impact investment include
Social investment- providing incentives
Simplify funding application procedures
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Three barriers facing SEs across the globe include Public awareness, Access to funds and global pandemics like COVID-19.
My country Kenya youth unemployment rate is 25%, 65% of all social enterprises seek to create employment and the sector provides significant leadership opportunities for young people and women. Moreover a tenth of Kenyan SEs operates... -
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I attended the session and I can say it really opened my eyes and gave me a biger picture of this course. Thank you.
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looking forward to learn more.
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interesting
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@SamuelMbuguaNyambura That you for representing our country very well. I totally second you.
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very informative and educative.
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this is very hard to achieve in my country due to high level of corruption.
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preferential procurement is for social enterprises may be useful where there is effective policy making.
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it can work in Kenya driven by individual and government bodies, media groups and private sectors.
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In Kenya, the government is more powerful than any other private sector businesses.
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Do you think a registration or recognition scheme is a good idea in your context? Yes.
Who should run such a social enterprise registration scheme? The founders under the available regulations from the government.
Should it be run by the government or an independent body? Government.
What are the challenges with a registration or...
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that are already existing legal forms which are not effectively implemented by their respective business people.
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CIC in developing countries has really gone up such that their businesses are set up in developing countries.
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Kenya as a third world developing country is focusing on green business that promote environmental sustainability. It has companies that offer green energy to lower the cost of production.
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pending programmes - contracts or grants or investment in waste collection or recycling infrastructure.My government offers incentives to businesses that focus on waste collection in countybgovernments.
Tax incentives - higher taxes on plastic, or lower taxes on alternative technologies or investment in this area. My government has banned use of plastic...
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Government can create a supportive environment or have regulations that do not support the inclusive business ideas.
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GREECE
Cooperatives, social enterprises and other organisations in the social and solidarity economy are helping to tackle some of Greece’s most significant challenges, such as poverty and unemployment, and providing support for the elderly, people with disabilities and marginalised populations, this survey finds.
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the government formulates the policies and guidelines to manage business operations. However, there is need for an effective policy implementation structure since most of these regulations don't work in my country due to social class and other obvious known reasons.
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I have learnt about social entrepreneurship, business inclusivity and business models.
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Every Social enterprise or business entity should be inclusive in their activities. We need a global social impact economy.
