As the Dutch city of the Hague celebrates 10 years as a self-appointed ‘impact city’ – supporting startups working to make a positive difference – Coos Santing tells us what’s working, what’s not, and why rivalry with other urban centres is softening.

Is it a new dawn or déjà vu for social enterprise's position in UK government? This week's view from the Pioneers Post newsroom.

Government says new ‘central point of contact’ for impact economy recognises the ‘untapped potential’ of the country’s social impact sector, while the movement welcomes ‘joined up’ support. 

A powerful call to reimagine how Africa mobilises its own resources for sustainable growth was made at this year's AVPA conference in Kenya, attended by more than 400 investors, policymakers and thought leaders from more than 20 countries.

Insights and emotions after Rural Social Enterprise Gathering and SEWF25. This week’s view from the Pioneers Post newsroom.

Impact Europe today revealed the name of its new chief: Angela Wiebeck, praised for “building bridges” between mainstream finance and impact over her two decades at UBS and Aquila Capital. She speaks to Pioneers Post from Brussels.

Why small-scale AI could answer technology’s ethical conundrum, how ‘data sovereignty’ gives Indigenous people new control, finding meaning and joy in old age – and more: the big ideas we brought home from SEWF25.

Ukraine posts second highest number of climate-focused, blended finance transactions in the world in 2024 – and enters top 10 countries for first time – as blended finance identified as “form of crisis financing” – new Convergence research.

Small rural communities are discovering they can generate sustainable income without compromising their traditions and culture. Visitors from around the world discussed ideas at the Rural Social Enterprise Gathering 2025.