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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.

In Egypt, a community foundation is attempting to create sustainable social impact through a longstanding but part-forgotten Islamic tradition – and discovering its own sustainable business model on the way. 

Is now the time for social entrepreneurs to shine? Julie Pybus explores whether we’ve reached a “pivot point” with the influential Doughnut Economics author.

Supporters hope the new legal framework for social enterprises in Cyprus will foster their visibility, growth and development.

Islands in the Caribbean and Pacific face the devastation of their communities from climate change. Social and green entrepreneurs have potential solutions, but lack the right finance to realise their dreams.

Pakistani villagers are building their own resilient local economies by creating and selling useful products, such as stoves, tiles and building materials, to their neighbours.

Taxis that do pick-ups where others won't go, organic veg for the poorest people and a clothes-sharing co-operative are just some of the start-ups that have emerged on the outskirts of Brazil's São Paulo thanks to a consortium of business support specialists.

Breaking through the sometimes mystifying language of impact measurement and management is a challenge, but a project run by Social Value UK and an accelerator for Indonesian social enterprises has proved a success.

A partnership between a London-based venture philanthropist and an Eygyptian exporter has helped artisans hone their products to appeal to consumers worldwide.