{"id":13407,"date":"2024-06-11T11:12:23","date_gmt":"2024-06-11T08:12:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alaturidevoi.ro\/?p=13407"},"modified":"2024-07-18T19:08:50","modified_gmt":"2024-07-18T16:08:50","slug":"a-snapshot-of-global-social-enterprise-data-world-economic-forum-report","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alaturidevoi.ro\/en\/a-snapshot-of-global-social-enterprise-data-world-economic-forum-report\/","title":{"rendered":"A Snapshot of Global Social Enterprise Data: World Economic Forum Report"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

On April 18, 2024, the Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship, in partnership with the World Economic Forum published a comprehensive analysis of the global social enterprise landscape – The State of Social Enterprise: A Review of Global Data 2013\u20132023.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\n The report<\/a> provides a comprehensive synthesis of the global state of social enterprise, using data from more than 80 countries<\/strong> gathered between 2013 and 2023. It aims to inform policy-makers and business leaders about the underestimated contribution of social enterprise towards global GDP, employment, and the Sustainable Development Goals.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Key insights from the report on social enterprises around the world<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Global recognition and economic impact<\/strong>: <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Social enterprises have gained substantial recognition globally and are now considered significant economic forces. They are crucial in addressing pressing social, environmental, and economic issues. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are an estimated 10 million social enterprises globally, generating around $2 trillion in revenue annually and creating nearly 200 million jobs. <\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

This makes the social enterprise sector larger than the $1.79 trillion apparel industr<\/strong>y and nearly twice the size of the $1.01 trillion advertising industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Social enterprise accounts for around 2% of global GDP and 3% of all businesses. <\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Gender and leadership<\/strong>: <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Social enterprises are notable for their leadership diversity, with one in two social enterprises globally led by women<\/strong>, compared to one in five for conventional enterprises. This sector is also at the forefront of bridging the gender gap .<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sector diversity and SDG contribution<\/strong>: <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Although they are still underrecognized, social enterprises have emerged as pivotal actors able to develop highly innovative solutions to critical social and environmental challenges \u2013 and significantly accelerate progress towards the SDGs.<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Social enterprises operate across various industries, including agriculture, information technology, healthcare, and financial services. They contribute significantly to all the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), especially those focused on health, education, climate, and job creation, thereby reducing poverty and inequality .<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prioritizing purpose over profit, social enterprises are a critical driver of inclusive wealth, sustainable development and economic resilience. <\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Barriers faced by social enterprises:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

While conditions vary from country to country, social enterprises worldwide typically face the following barriers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n