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Press Release: Landmark Pledge to Help Meet US $1.125 Trillion Needed to Fund Social Innovation Globally
By endorsing the Rise Ahead Pledge as early signatories, over a dozen companies have committed to increase their engagement in social innovation, and the social economy, by 2030.
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- Investing, Social Enterprise
- Region
- Global
- Tags
- innovation, public policy
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Report: 10 Million Reasons for the Private Sector to Invest in Social Enterprise
New data suggests over 10 million enterprises put purpose before profit, tackling pressing issues like climate change and poverty.
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- Investing, Social Enterprise
- Region
- Global
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Muhammad Yunus Supporters Urge Impact Community to ‘Turn Anger into Positive Work’ Following Microfinance Pioneer’s Conviction
After being convicted of violating labour laws, microfinance trailblazer Professor Muhammad Yunus has been released on bail pending appeal, as his supporters call for fellow changemakers to stay vigilant, remain hopeful and continue the ‘good work’.
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- Finance, Social Enterprise
- Region
- Asia Pacific
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Analysis: The Case for Shifting the Way Social Enterprise Support Is Funded
You don’t have to be a donor or funder to take an active role in strengthening the social enterprise support ecosystem.
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- Social Enterprise
- Region
- Global
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Press Release: FINCA Launches the FINCA Ventures Prize for Social Entrepreneurs
FINCA International is launching the FINCA Ventures Prize to support social entrepreneurs who share FINCA’s steadfast commitment to ending global poverty.
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- Social Enterprise
- Region
- Global
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Press Release: Oikocredit, Goodwell Investments and Global Partnerships Invest in Good Nature Agro to Support Southern African Smallholder Farmers
Investors commit a combined total of US$ 8.5 million to expand Good Nature Agro’s social impact.
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- Agriculture, Investing, Social Enterprise
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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SOCAP23 Takeaways, Highlights, and Lessons in Impact
Get inspired and ready to take action with the thoughts collected from the SOCAP23 stages.
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- Social Enterprise, Technology
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Apple and Acumen Launch Cohort to Help Uplift Lives of Poor While Protecting Environment
The program has been designed to help social entrepreneurs scale and refine their businesses to transform the lives of people living in poverty, while also protecting the environment.
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- Energy, Social Enterprise, Technology
- Region
- Asia Pacific
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