Award-winning economist Mariana Mazzucato says blended finance is not the promised ‘silver bullet’ in scathing UN policy briefing which argues it fails to mobilise enough private investment to meet the SDGs, while financing needs grow.

1 day ago · AI, natural capital, the Trump effect, this year’s G20, and the self-destruction of modern civilisation were all discussed at this year’s World Economic Forum annual meeting featuring Muhammad Yunus, Klaus Schwab, Steven Pinker and more.

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22 hours ago · Better Society Capital’s focus on financial returns over impact is putting a strain on social investment funds and limits investment in frontline organisations, according to fund managers quoted in the organisation’s latest quadrennial review.. The review is published every four years by the Oversight Trust, an independent body that reviews the performance of the organisations that receive ...

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Eighteen ‘Social Entrepreneurs and Innovators of the Year’ from across the world recognised for “extraordinary achievements” by Hilde Schwab.

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May 16, 2024 · Australia: Tuesday was a g’day for social enterprises in Australia as the 2024-25 federal budget included a $21.9m commitment to fund social enterprises and other businesses that assist people with complex barriers to work, and pay real wages. An additional $1.5m over two years was committed to support the certification of an expected 500 social enterprises which support people to get jobs.

Dec 13, 2024 · Our lead story this week focuses on a difference in opinion – some would say argument – between social entrepreneurs and social investors in the UK. Social Enterprise UK, the representative body for social entrepreneurs, believes that the UK’s social investment market isn’t adequately meeting the needs of social entrepreneurs and that it must fundamentally transform – fast.