Inaugural awards scheme, run in partnership with African Venture Philanthropy Alliance, aims to showcase “inventiveness” of Africa’s investors and market builders. Entries are open until 31 March.
A proven solution and an ambitious strategy are key ingredients to scaling up. Easily overlooked – but just as important: an organisational model that can evolve while reflecting your core purpose.
Larger businesses are often seen as the better investment bet. But for more resilient economies, we must focus on helping SMEs to flourish. GSG's Krisztina Tora on lessons from pioneering efforts in Zambia and Ghana.
Creativity is key to success – and anyone can be creative if they take the right approach. Explore our practical guide for social entrepreneurs, which includes six key strategies and an exercise to download.
Our regional snapshot explores social enterprise in the world's youngest continent. This time we meet some of the investors – featuring GSG trustee Elias Masilela and the new African Venture Philanthropy Alliance.
Our regional snapshot explores social enterprise in the world's youngest continent. This time, the supporters – featuring the Tony Elumelu Foundation, The Bertha Centre, and more.
Our final Chain Reaction interview in the run-up to the Social Enterprise World Forum, Zambian Likumbi Kapihya talks to Sabrina Chakori in Australia about why it takes courage and a 'bit of crazy' to pursue impact as well as profit.
Export support for SMEs are rarely designed specifically for social businesses. A pioneering programme funded by the Scottish Government is helping selected enterprises to expand into five African countries.
