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People displaced by conflict don’t have to be passive recipients of donations. Vadym Georgienko explains how a pilot of the ‘Citizen Token System’, which he designed, has enabled entrepreneurs in a town in western Ukraine to thrive.
As entrepreneurs eager to use artificial intelligence for the greater good grapple with AI’s negative impacts on people and planet, speakers at the ChangeNow conference offer practical solutions to create a truly sustainable AI.
From tracking underwater creatures to optimising crop yields, many entrepreneurs now use AI to tackle environmental challenges. But, with much uncertainty – and concerns about AI’s negative impact – they’re entering unknown waters.
As Trump’s USA takes its eye off social impact, Europe’s venture capitalists stand at a decisive moment in history, concluded discussions at the latest FASE Impact Fire Talk. But capital strategies must evolve to unleash VCs’ true transformative power.
Big Society Capital has launched a free support package to help charities and social enterprises get their head around social investment tax relief – and make the most of what the tax break offers.
Three UK social impact bonds commissioned by the Department for Work and Pensions have performed above expectations and returned investor capital earlier than expected.
Three social ventures working in the energy, youth and recidivism sectors have been named winners of the first Stephen Lloyd awards, founded in memory of the renowned charity and social enterprise lawyer.
From Giorgio Armani and Roberto Cavalli to Dolce & Gabbana and Fendi, Italy is a global leader in the fashion industry. We meet the cooperative making a social impact in style.
The first US social impact bond is terminated early having failed to meet recividism targets, a new support service for social enterprises is launched in Australia and a £10m fund is launched for social ventures with big potential in the UK.
Jim Clifford urges social ventures to form more networks in order to multiply their collective impact. It’s not about removing competition, but it is time to develop healthier competitive relationships.
As the British Council sets out its ambition for social enterprise in a new film, its Global Head of Social Enterprise Dr Mairi Mackay says it’s time to open the doors to international collaboration
Wading through the jargon and ever lengthening acronyms of the social investment world can be an unpleasant experience to say the least. Matt Black assures that social investors are indeed human and offers valuable advice on dealing with them.
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