Set of management standards and practices that apply to all microfinance institutions pursing a double bottom line (financial and social) (read more: http://www.sptf.info/sp-standards-2)

The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development adopted by all United Nations Member States in 2015, provides a shared blueprint for peace and prosperity for people

Businesses large and small can contribute to social sustainability – to improving local and global social conditions of workers, their families, communities and society at

A social security payment for people on very low incomes. (source: http://www.thefreedictionary.com/income+support)

Social Return on Investment (SROI) is a principles-based method for measuring social and environmental value relative to resources invested. It is differentiated from conventional financial

The social performance measures how well an institution has translated its social goals into practice. (source:http://www.cerise-microfinance.org/publication/pdf/prog_spi2/15-11h15-Argidius-Kverhagen-definition.pdf)

An objective criterion which measures the social performance of a program (microfinance or other) in a given socio-economic setting.

A person who pursues an innovative idea with the potential to solve a community problem. These individuals are willing to take on the risk and