Global Perspectives on Social Enterprise

Cartoons, films and music are being used to interpret key themes raised in an academic analysis of international development. This unorthodox and experimental approach brings fresh perspectives and engages new people, the British Council has discovered.

From a team in London unlocking technology to create a fairer world to what could be the future of healthcare in Northern Ireland – be inspired by the work of UK social entrepreneurs supporting their communities in our Virtual Study Visit.

The rapid recent growth of social enterprise in Nigeria – Africa's most populous country – is driven by young people who recognise its potential and the opportunities to tackle social problems.

After many years’ work, Jamaica is on the cusp of gaining formal legal status for its social enterprises. This, campaigners hope, will lead to new opportunities and success for an ambitious sector that has been struggling for recognition and support.

Employing IT consultants solely from the autistic community is a winning formula for global tech social enterprise Auticon. We talk to 2021’s Social Enterprise UK International Impact award winner about its unique approach to workplace equality.

The past three years have seen a surge of new social enterprises in Algeria as state support for startups grows - but they need clearer recognition and support to survive in a “jungle” of for-profit competitors, new report shows.

Social enterprises are unlikely to flourish unless governments recognise their potential. A new massive open online course demonstrates their powerful role in solving worldwide challenges and how policymakers can nurture them.

Twenty British Council-funded groundbreaking ‘digital experiences’ are now live across six countries, experimenting with new ways to support creative and social entrepreneurs, and building communities online.