The CEO of the African Venture Philanthropy Alliance speaks to Tim West about solving your own problems, how Africans turn “embarrassing” issues into entrepreneurial opportunities and how he came to realise his love and pride for Africa.
IMPACT 101: ‘Social outcomes partnerships’ is the new term – at least in some countries – for ‘social impact bonds’. But what are they exactly? And what are outcomes funds? The experts at GO Lab have the answers.
Ready to network, learn and get inspired? Don't book your diary without the Pioneers Post roundup of social impact events coming soon – for social entrepreneurs, impact investors and all those working within the global impact economy.
The tools and insight you need to do good business, better. Get expert advice, practical insight and frontline examples on key business management topics from our network of social business practitioners and advisors.
At Critical Mass delegates and speakers dealt with social enterprise dilemmas and showcased global successes in the sector. Access the presentations from the plenary sessions and workshops here.
Fear can play an critical role when it comes to making decisions in your professional life. Liam Black explores the issues of self doubt and how to understand what you really want.
How can the philosophies of author, broadcaster, professor and all round business guru Charles Shandy apply to public service practitioners? Andrew Laird, a leader in public service spin-outs, explains all.
One in five UK entrepreneurs want to start a social enterprise. In a three-part series the Cabinet Office explores social investment stories from across the UK. First up: the venture empowering communities in Africa with superfruit.
In this quarter's essay founder of Responsible 100 Michael Solomon provides an in-depth analysis of the accreditations and certifications set up to help consumers buy more responsibly.
From the West Bank to Jamaica, Bristol-based social enterprise 2nd Chance Group is using sport to increase opportunities in disadvantaged communities and support those trapped in a life of crime.
It's not just the job of investors to assess the capabilities of social enterprises seeking investments, the enterprises themselves also hold substantial power – they just don’t all realise it yet.
CEO of disruptive asset management firm Alquity and co-founder of One Water Paul Robinson explains why responsible investing and investing in the people at the bottom of the pyramid makes business sense.
