Game Changers and Transformative Social Innovation. The Case of the Economic Crisis and the New Economy
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Game Changers and Transformative Social Innovation. The Case of the Economic Crisis and the New Economy

ABSTRACT This paper discusses transformative social innovation, conceptualised as the process through which social innovation contributes to societal transformation. A conceptual heuristic is introduced that proposes five foundational concepts to help distinguish between different pertinent ‘shades’ of change and innovation: 1) social innovation, (2) system innovation, (3) gamechangers, (4) narratives of change and (5) societal…

Goodwill® – Social franchise and international partnership in action – Part 1
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Goodwill® – Social franchise and international partnership in action – Part 1

“We have courage and are unafraid. With the prayerful cooperation of millions of our bag contributors and of our workers, we will press on till the curse of poverty and exploitation is banished from mankind.” Dr. Helm, Founder of Goodwill. This is a story of how one idea grew into an impactful reality: how an…

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Socialinio verslo aplinka

Nors daug kalbama apie socialinio verslo naudą šalies ekonomikai , šalies Ūkio ir inovacijų ministerija tik 2015 metais pateikė  socialinio verslo koncepciją ir  rekomendacijas šiam verslui vystyti. Ar gali socialinis verslas sumažinti skurdą ir atskirtį kaimiškose Lietuvos teritorijose, sunku atsakyti. Viena tikrai aišku, kad pabandyti verta vien tam , kad įtrauktume vietos žmones į savo…

Social impact investment in the Nordic-Baltic Region – Ideas and opportunities, needs and challenges using examples from Estonia, Latvia and Finland
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Social impact investment in the Nordic-Baltic Region – Ideas and opportunities, needs and challenges using examples from Estonia, Latvia and Finland

A Nordic-Baltic regional project “Social impact investment regional cooperation plan for Estonia, Latvia and Finland” has published a comprehensive map of the current situation in social impact investment within Nordic-Baltic region. The aim of the published material and cooperation of the project partners (the Estonian Social Enterprise Network, the Social Entrepreneurship Association of Latvia and…

Social Entrepreneurships in Education
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Social Entrepreneurships in Education

Social entrepreneurship (SE) is slowly making its way into the education system. Social entrepreneurship is already a concept taught in universities around the world, and some examples of SE education can be found at schools too, however the concept is still relatively new and education systems can be notoriously slow to change. “Social Entrepreneurships in…

Social entrepreneurship and STEM
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Social entrepreneurship and STEM

One of the directions of social entrepreneurship, supported by many special projects and programmes, is education of children. The article focuses on the implementation of modern teaching methods, suitable for the needs of 21st century, in Latvia and Lithuania. Attractive and balanced teaching of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) to children from early age…

Model biznesowy Canvas w przedsiębiorczości społęcznej
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Model biznesowy Canvas w przedsiębiorczości społęcznej

Model biznesowy to narzędzie, które pozwala rzutem oka ogarnąć procesy wewnętrzne i zewnętrzne „przedsiębiorstwa” po to, żeby zrozumieć co, dla kogo i w jakiej kolejności robić, żeby przedsiębiorstwo mogło funkcjonować sprawnie. W czasach szybko zmieniających się mód i trendów oraz jeszcze szybszych przemian technologicznych i komunikacyjnych, kluczową umiejętnością biznesową nie jest dostarczanie choćby najlepszych produktów…

8 Keys To Crowdfunding Success For Social Entrepreneurs
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8 Keys To Crowdfunding Success For Social Entrepreneurs

Crowdfunding means different things to different people, but it almost always means raising money from the public. For social entrepreneurs, it is all about changing the world. Read more about the most important features of successful soc ent crowdfunding campaigns directly on the Forbes website here: https://www.forbes.com/sites/devinthorpe/2018/04/30/8-keys-to-crowdfunding-success-for-social-entrepreneurs/#4c1c29837234   This content is delivered to you in the…

karolinafund
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Business model in Iceland: Karolina Fund & Karolina Engine

“Karolina Fund is a startup company from Iceland. They are the winners of the Nordic Startup Awards 2016 (Social Tech) and co-founders of the Nordic Crowdfunding Alliance. Karolina Fund aims to become a next generation crowd sourcing and crowd funding community. Our mission is to connect ideas, funds and talent to make creative projects possible…