Recent years have seen an explosion in third-sector organizations, as nonprofits, foundations, cooperatives, professional associations and religious communities have assumed larger roles in society.
This is certainly no coincidence. In the wake of the sovereign debt crisis, governments are facing greater challenges in financing their obligations. As a result, private citizens are taking it upon themselves to search for alternative ways to meet basic social needs.
Leading this drive is a new breed of social entrepreneur. IESE's Marta Curto takes a closer look at these entrepreneurs and the role innovation plays in their activities.
See full Article.
Tuesday, September 18, 2012
What Are Social Entrepreneurs Made of?
Recent years have seen an explosion in third-sector organizations, as nonprofits, foundations, cooperatives, professional associations and religious communities have assumed larger roles in society.
This is certainly no coincidence. In the wake of the sovereign debt crisis, governments are facing greater challenges in financing their obligations. As a result, private citizens are taking it upon themselves to search for alternative ways to meet basic social needs.
Leading this drive is a new breed of social entrepreneur. IESE's Marta Curto takes a closer look at these entrepreneurs and the role innovation plays in their activities.
See full Article.
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