Yunus the entrepreneur turned the banking system in Bangladesh on its head and made microfinance a global phenomenon. But Yunus the teacher has still got work to do. At 84 – and facing a possible prison sentence – there's no time to waste.
Corporate responsibility is big in South Africa, with unemployment a key focus. But a grassroots circular economy group that's speaking out for maligned workers, plus public funding for a “vibrant” social economy, are also making waves.
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.
By experimenting with AI tools – in an ethical and human-centred way – social entrepreneurs have an opportunity to expand both their business and their impact. The MovingWorlds CEO shares four routes to explore.
Good jobs change lives. But creating those opportunities and investing in people can be resource-heavy, especially for small social enterprises. Insider tips on how to put job creation at the heart of your mission.
Azzees Minott, co-founder of SE100 winner 2-3 Degrees, on turning academic rivalry into a force for good, proving the naysayers wrong – and overcoming suspicions of taking on investment to lead her social enterprise to the next level.
From venture competitions to hackathons to master’s degrees, students have more opportunity than ever to explore social entrepreneurship. Universities – and wider society – have much to gain, says Manchester University’s Robert Phillips.
A new kind of business education would mean future companies can help solve society's problems, says the British Academy, as its Future of the Corporation programme unveils a report on teaching "purposeful" business.
As Australia gears up to host the Social Enterprise World Forum, Bryce Ives of Torrens University – a B Corp with a 'Be Good' ethos – explains why there's no better time for students to join the social enterprise movement.
