National Conference 2011
View the presentations, watch the videos and listen to audio recordings from the 2011 TBN “Impact Entrepreneurship” National Conference in London.
Micro-insurance articles
In the last decade, micro-insurance (MI), has become an effective tool in poverty alleviation by giving poor people access to adequate risk-management tools. These 3 articles give a good introduction to the field.
Is the bottom of the pyramid really for you?
The market for products and services aimed at the bottom of the pyramid—people living in poverty in developing economies—is vast, with 4 billion people representing $5 trillion in purchasing power. This article in the March issue of Harvard Business Review discusses the challenges typically encountered when entering this market.
Financing Social Enterprises in the UK – 2011 report
The Social Investment Consultancy has published a briefing paper that examines both the funding available to social enterprises/social purpose businesses and the funding mechanisms open to philanthropists, investors and foundations interested in engaging with such organisations. You can download the PDF here and also read the forward below.
Sources of grants & funding
DFID opens the second funding round of the GPAFund, a demand-led fund supporting projects focused on service delivery in support of poverty reduction. Second 2011 tender for the PSInvestment Programme opens soon. Read more details inside – added March 21, 2011
Aid For Trade
See the documents from Aid For Trade UK, a free global internet resource for high integrity job creation. Documents include the case study along with future plans and their 2010 report.
Fighting Poverty Through Enterprise Book
The Fighting Poverty Through Enterprise Book – The Case for Social Venture Capital book by Lord Brian Griffiths and TBN Trustee, Dr Kim Tan.