This workshop convened social entrepreneurs from four continents, particularly those in the health sector, alongside key stakeholders from multinational businesses, policymakers, academia, NGOs and financiers. Its goal was to explore system-level opportunities for social enterprise growth that can be achieved only through effective cross-sectoral and geographical collaboration. This summary distils five critical insights to aid practitioners in scaling the impact of social enterprises efficiently. Each insight is paired with actionable steps, valuable for anyone seeking to make a significant impact within the social enterprise ecosystem.
Speakers:
Pradeep Kakkattil, CEO, Health Innovation Exchange (HIEx)
Sergio López Ramos Executive Director, Yunus Social Business (YSB)
Murendeni Mafuso, Founder & CEO, Kusini Water
Sylvana Sinha, Founder, Chair, & CEO, Praava Health
Elsie Wandera, Chief Executive Officer, Heroes for Change
François Bonnici, Director, Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship; Head of Foundations, World Economic Forum (WEF)
MODERATOR:
Hamzah Sarwar, Global Social Impact and Partnerships Director, Reckitt