SEED, which stands for Supporting Entrepreneurs for Environment and Development, is a global partnership that is at the forefront of promoting eco-inclusive entrepreneurship
Acumen, a global nonprofit organization founded in 2001, has emerged as a pioneering force in the world of impact investing.
The Nature Conservancy (TNC) is a renowned nonprofit organization that has established itself as a global leader in environmental conservation
In the past, many entrepreneurs chose to accumulate wealth in the private sector and become philanthropists later in life. Globally, a new business model has emerged that meshes businesses with governmental and social organisations. Nonprofits and businesses can team up …
Social entrepreneurs are playing crucial role in society during the pandemic. Making facts easily accessible Social entrepreneurs are using innovative methods to improve the lives of people suffering from COVID-19. Some entrepreneurs are trying to improve the financial lives of …
The UNECE region, in particular Europe and North America, has become the epicentre of the COVID-19 pandemic. Apart from the the devastating impact on lives and health, countries in the region are suffering heavy socio-economic consequences. For instance, the Gross …
Governments can improve the climate for innovation and foster the growth of science, technology, and innovation in many simple ways. In Finland, for example, the government’s main advisory body on science, innovation, and research (SITRA) has recommend that innovativeness should …
Economists estimate that between 50 and 80 per cent of economic growth comes from innovation and new knowledge. In East Africa, for instance, the development of M-PESA (a mobile money payment system born out of social innovation) has become an …