Social enterprises are businesses that trade to tackle social problems, improve communities, people’s life chances, or the environment. They make their money from selling goods
Rental housing which may be owned and managed by the state, by non-profit organizations, or by a combination of the two, usually with the aim
Document issued by companies, non-profit institutions, or foundations, holding specific information about social investment such as fringe benefits, Safe and Healthy working conditions, commissaries, daycare,
Social commerce is a subset of electronic commerce that involves using social media, online media that supports social interaction, and user contributions to assist in
Economic activity of organisations of people who conduct an activity with the main purpose of meeting the needs of persons rather than remunerating capitalist investors.
A village-based financial intermediary usually composed of 10–20 local women. Most self-help groups are located in India, though SHGs can also be found in other
A situation where each of the people or organizations in a group is responsible, as a group and separately, for paying a debt, paying for
The term inclusive business refers to profitable core business activity that also tangibly expands opportunities for the poor and disadvantaged in developing countries. Such business
Inclusive finance, which includes but is not limited to microfinance, focuses on expanding access to affordable and responsible financial products and services to those traditionally
An impact analysis helps to understand the impact of a social project upon a targeted population
Se ha ampliado la temática de este blog, inicialmente creado para informar sobre microfinanza y microempresa, para comentar temas medioambientales acuciantes tales como el cambio climático, la contaminación y la extinción de especies.
El glosario trilingüe sobre microfinanza y microempresa sigue estando disponible y próximamente se publicará uno específico para términos medioambientales.
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