Missed the Social Enterprise World Forum? Here are five key insights

Author Jacky Habib
From closing gaps in access to social finance to prioritizing inclusive hiring practices, speakers at this yearโ€™s forum had a lot to discuss

Why It Matters

Social entrepreneurship is vital to creating a sustainable social impact, and to economic growth and inclusion. The rapidly growing industry, which merges mission-focused work with entrepreneurship has much to teach the philanthropic sector.

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