EXPERT INSIGHT: New legislation puts social enterprises, co-operatives and other inclusive businesses at the centre of an economy that works for people, communities and the planet. And it’s part of a wider global conversation.
As tens of thousands of delegates gather in Paris this week for the ChangeNOW conference, we dive into challenging conversations on financing nature restoration, how to revive collective action in 2026 and fighting “greenhushing”.
In a review of the bloc’s Social Economy Action Plan, the EU Commission said progress is “tangible” but commits to doing more to “level the playing field” for the sector.
FILM: Do we grasp the latest AI technology to amplify our impact, or steer clear for fear of causing harm? At SEWF25 in Taipei we explored cutting edge ideas with leading social entrepreneurs, and dived into the ethical conundrums of AI with global experts.
Baroness Barran urges leading female social entrepreneurs to continue being rebellious – and says government’s levelling up agenda would be a failure without input of social enterprises.
Exceptional times call for exceptional leadership. The women named on this year’s WISE Inspiration List show how swift, smart decisions can sustain a business while protecting employees and beneficiaries.
Shoppers, company bosses and government officials in the Netherlands are being urged to spend their money with responsible businesses this week, as part of The Impact Days, a campaign run by the City of Amsterdam.
Can hard-earned business experience be helpful when passed on internationally? A new initiative by the British Council in partnership with mentoring organisation Expert Impact is finding out.
Exceptional times call for exceptional leadership. We meet four women on this year’s WISE Inspiration List whose work is helping reduce the psychological effects of the pandemic.
With more than 17,000 islands and 300 languages, Indonesia proved a challenging country in which to deliver a national social enterprise bootcamp. But having learned many valuable lessons, a similar project is now planned for Scotland.
The first study of social investment in sub-Saharan Africa identifies 820 social investors and a growing role played by corporates. But capital is not matching demand and it is heavily skewed to just three countries.
In exceptional times, you need exceptional leadership. Three women on this year’s WISE Inspiration List demonstrate just that when it comes to supporting other entrepreneurs.
When food giant Nestlé announced it would stop sourcing some Fairtrade ingredients, it sparked much dismay. But was the move justified – and is it the beginning of the end for the Fairtrade mark?
