News and Views

  • Social enterprise tackling energy poverty in DRC aims to raise up to £500,000 from UK retail investors

    Altech, a social enterprise founded by former refugees, provides affordable solar energy to underserved people in the Democratic Republic of Congo and new investment could support nearly 14,000 households. 

  • Campaigners' fury at attempt to 'eviscerate' EU sustainability laws

    An initiative claiming to ‘simplify’ EU sustainability laws has been branded ‘full-scale deregulation’ by opponents, with former UN high commissioner for human rights Mary Robinson calling on the European Parliament to resist the reforms.

  • Rebuilding Gaza: Palestinian resilience through social enterprise

    While Donald Trump and Arab leaders compete over plans to rebuild Gaza, local social entrepreneurs are already providing solutions for their communities. It’s a journey towards self-sufficiency and independence for the Palestinian people.

The Impact World this Week: 1 August 2024

The most interesting news snippets from around the world. This week: FT recognises growing importance of impact investment, UK government names minister for social enterprise (among many other roles), Indian government notes development impact bond’s success, and more. ​​​​​​

The Impact World this Week: 25 July 2024

The most interesting news snippets from around the world. This week: Von der Leyen snubs the social economy, Darren Walker to leave the Ford Foundation, Havas agencies lose their B Corp status, and more.