Ellie Ward

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Progetto Quid production staff

Global Focus: Made in Italy

From Giorgio Armani and Roberto Cavalli to Dolce & Gabbana and Fendi, Italy is a global leader in the fashion industry. We meet the cooperative making a social impact in style.

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Global social innovation round-up #14

The first US social impact bond is terminated early having failed to meet recividism targets, a new support service for social enterprises is launched in Australia and a £10m fund is launched for social ventures with big potential in the UK. 

Dame Stephanie Shirley

Dame 'Steve' Shirley on breaking cast iron ceilings

Dame Stephanie Shirley is the pioneer of workplace gender equality that you've probably never heard of. Non-profit consultancy firm Aleron invite her to tell the story of her $3bn tech company designed by women, for women in the 1960s.