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.
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.
The final report from the Social Impact Investment Advisory Group points to the lack of a coherent cross-department strategy and calls for “sustainable and visible leadership” in government and the adoption of a “mobilisation mindset”.
Your chance to nominate the UK's leading women in social impact, with five awards to be announced at our WISE100 celebration. EXTENDED DEADLINE: nominate by midnight, Sunday 28 January 2024!
Amid all the excitement at ImpactFest last week, we took aside some social entrepreneurs, impact investors and consultants to find out what they think is worth championing and what needs to be changed in the world of impact startups.
BMW Group showcases its efforts to build “more than just cars” as it marks 50 years of manufacturing in South Africa – and as scrutiny of the automotive industry continues.
What's happening inside the Brussels bubble when it comes to the social economy? Euclid Network policy lead Toby Gazeley deciphers the latest news from the EU capital and tells us what to look out for next.
Resilient, inspiring social enterprises in Johannesburg and in The Hague; impact accelerator blind spots; and an Indian perspective on financing disaster resilience. This week's view from the Pioneers Post newsroom.
