Opinion: Finance is failing emerging market SMEs – as impact investors, we can change this

Larger businesses are often seen as the better investment bet. But for more resilient economies, we must focus on helping SMEs to flourish. GSG's Krisztina Tora on lessons from pioneering efforts in Zambia and Ghana.

Patagonia hailed ‘inspirational’ as founder pledges $3bn company to planet Earth

Patagonia founder's radical decision to hand over ownership – making planet Earth its “only shareholder” – draws widespread acclaim from responsible business campaigners and social enterprise advocates.

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Opinion: Australia is surfing a social enterprise wave – our university is proud to be part of it

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. 

Government energy plan leaves UK social enterprises on “cliff edge”, social economy leaders warn

The prime minister’s plan to protect against surging energy prices only provides support for businesses for the next six months, and lack of clarity over immediate measures leaves social enterprises at risk of closure, fear membership bodies.

Social ventures could deliver £5bn health and social care contracts each year in UK by 2025 – new report

Health and social care contracts present the biggest growth potential for social enterprises and voluntary sector organisations, finds independent analysis, but they’re held back by a digital skills gap and overcomplicated processes.

Opinion: Finance is failing emerging market SMEs – as impact investors, we can change this

Larger businesses are often seen as the better investment bet. But for more resilient economies, we must focus on helping SMEs to flourish. GSG's Krisztina Tora on lessons from pioneering efforts in Zambia and Ghana.

Patagonia hailed ‘inspirational’ as founder pledges $3bn company to planet Earth

Patagonia founder's radical decision to hand over ownership – making planet Earth its “only shareholder” – draws widespread acclaim from responsible business campaigners and social enterprise advocates.

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Direct 1% of world’s wealth to Global South to create inclusive economy, G20 leaders urged

Ahead of November's G20 Summit in Indonesia, the world's leaders are urged to rebalance capital flows in favour of the Global South to help pandemic recovery and meet UN SDGs.

Opinion: Australia is surfing a social enterprise wave – our university is proud to be part of it

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. 

Government identifies 450,000 social enterprises and other value-led businesses in new UK analysis

Latest study identifies ‘hidden force for good’ that is often overlooked, as debate over definition of social enterprise rages on.

Government energy plan leaves UK social enterprises on “cliff edge”, social economy leaders warn

The prime minister’s plan to protect against surging energy prices only provides support for businesses for the next six months, and lack of clarity over immediate measures leaves social enterprises at risk of closure, fear membership bodies.

Social ventures could deliver £5bn health and social care contracts each year in UK by 2025 – new report

Health and social care contracts present the biggest growth potential for social enterprises and voluntary sector organisations, finds independent analysis, but they’re held back by a digital skills gap and overcomplicated processes.