Government says new ‘central point of contact’ for impact economy recognises the ‘untapped potential’ of the country’s social ...

As a young social entrepreneur, Mark Swift was passionate and full of ideas. But he didn’t imagine the hurdles he would face ...

A powerful call to reimagine how Africa mobilises its own resources for sustainable growth was made at this year's AVPA ...

Angela Wiebeck, praised for “building bridges” between mainstream finance and impact over her two decades at UBS and Aquila ...

Why small-scale AI could answer technology’s ethical conundrum, how ‘data sovereignty’ gives Indigenous people new control, finding meaning and joy in old age – and more: the big ideas we brought home ...

Insights and emotions after Rural Social Enterprise Gathering and SEWF25. This week’s view from the Pioneers Post newsroom.

Ukraine posts second highest number of climate-focused, blended finance transactions in the world in 2024 – and enters top 10 countries for the first time – as blended finance is identified as a “form ...

As the Dutch city of the Hague celebrates 10 years as a self-appointed ‘impact city’ – supporting startups working to make a ...

The final report from the Social Impact Investment Advisory Group points to the lack of a coherent cross-department strategy and calls for “sustainable and visible leadership” in government and the ...

Speaking at the Skoll World Forum 2025, founder Jeff Skoll launches emergency fund in response to US government ‘efficiencies’, while MacArthur Foundation president urges other funders to follow its ...

Yes, blended finance has its flaws, but Mariana Mazzucato’s critical UN briefing creates a misleading narrative around its role in meeting the Sustainable Development Goals, says Joan Larrea of ...

The breadth and depth of social enterprise activity across the UK is being celebrated today with the launch of this year’s NatWest SE100 – the list of the UK’s top 100 social businesses. From a ...