Social entrepreneurship (SE) has gained significant interest and recognition in the past few years. Social entrepreneurs are tackling social and environmental challenges with innovative sustainable solutions, thus combining business with …
Unlocking social entrepreneurship’s transformative potential for gender justice
Francesca El AsmarOn Social and Women’s Entrepreneurship Day, we celebrate the women who are innovating every day to respond to the problems they face in their communities, challenging a system that is …
Lessons in innovative financing for creating employment in the Middle East and North Africa
Ahmed Elassal and Shekhar AnandBackground Emerging market economies face a significant credit gap and access to finance is considered the biggest obstacle for enterprises. Banks have been the traditional source of funding, but the …
Ten lessons on entrepreneurship and job creation in the MENA region
Shekhar AnandJob creation in the MENA Region, the context and challenges The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region face unemployment as a common challenge. The youth population is growing but …