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From The Field

 

On-the-ground reports from social enterprises around the world

 

Social Entrepreneurship

Fostering Social Entrepreneurship in Lebanon

Social entrepreneurship provides a path to transform Lebanon’s challenges into opportunities for change and development.

By Gilbert Doumit | May. 15, 2012
 

Impact Investing

ReCoding Good: Part 5

From the Field Series: An ongoing report of the Philanthropy, Policy, and Technology Project, which explores the use of private resources for public good.

By Rob Reich & Lucy Bernholz | May. 14, 2012
 

Foundations

“Nothing About Us Without Us” Approach Transforms Foster Care in Florida

By understanding what beneficiaries think works and doesn’t work, foundations and nonprofits can provide better programs.

 

Philanthropy

ReCoding Good: Part 4

From the Field Series: An ongoing report of the Philanthropy, Policy, and Technology Project, which explores the use of private resources for public good.

By Rob Reich & Lucy Bernholz | Apr. 6, 2012
 

Technology & Design

Walk With Makmende: Part 3

From the Field Series: A living case study of Makmende, which provides women in Nairobi with coordinated walking groups.

By Nan Zhang | Mar. 28, 2012
 
SSIR blogger Randall Kempner is executive director of the Aspen Network of Development Entrepreneurs (ANDE), a global network of organizations that propel social entrepreneurship in emerging markets.

Economic Development

ANDE: Riding the Entrepreneurial Wave

The growth of Aspen Network of Development Entrepreneurs reflects the rising tide of entrepreneurial support.

By Randall Kempner | Mar. 27, 2012
 

Philanthropy

ReCoding Good: Part 3

From the Field Series: An ongoing report of the Philanthropy, Policy, and Technology Project, which explores the use of private resources for public good.

By Rob Reich & Lucy Bernholz | Mar. 12, 2012
 

Philanthropy

ReCoding Good: Part 2

From the Field Series: An ongoing report of the Philanthropy, Policy, and Technology Project, which explores the use of private resources for public good.

By Rob Reich & Lucy Bernholz | 6 | Feb. 13, 2012
 
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Microfinance

Akhuwat: Making Microfinance Work

A groundbreaking microfinance model is bringing out the best in society.

By Kamal Munir | 17 | Feb. 9, 2012
 
Margaret Hagan SSIR Makmende Community Security Initiative

Technology & Design

Walk With Makmende: Part 2

From the Field Series: A living case study of Makmende, which provides women in Nairobi with coordinated walking groups.

By Margaret Hagan | Jan. 31, 2012