The Berlin-based co-founder of Yunus Social Business on a lightbulb moment in Bangladesh that showed how social enterprises can adapt their business models to the needs of the poorest.
At the EVPA annual conference in The Hague, attended by the Queen of the Netherlands, the membership organisation marked its 15th anniversary with a call to "investors for impact" to commit to 10 principles guiding their actions.
How can corporates, and their foundations, drive systemic change? Daniel Nowack shares insights from research at Yunus Social Business – with examples of how some of the world's biggest commercial names are deploying more than just cash.
Systemic impact requires sound policies as well as cash. The European Commission’s Ann Branch on how Brussels is navigating the sometimes delicate balance of advancing social investment – and where it's focusing next.
A lunch meeting with one of Poland’s leading NGO figures sparked a whole new role for the private equity and venture capital industry in supporting social change. Impact investor Robert Manz on a game-changing – and life-changing – encounter.
Our regional snapshot explores social enterprise in the world's youngest continent. This time we meet some of the investors – featuring GSG trustee Elias Masilela and the new African Venture Philanthropy Alliance.
Impact investors looking for ‘opportunities’ are, by definition, making impact a secondary interest. One of Europe’s leaders in venture capital and impact investing calls for a major rethink.
Pioneers Post wouldn't always advise taking dating tips from social finance experts, but our NEW FILM reveals some top tips for those looking to seduce a partner in social investment.
Europe's first C Summit: As CEOs of some of the world's biggest businesses embrace priorities beyond shareholder returns, corporate foundations are in a unique position to influence positive change.
