5 ways to build a successful micro-franchise business

Micro-franchising could help some of society's most vulnerable people thrive.

5 ways to reduce poverty among smallholder farmers

In some countries, smallholder farmers earn as little as $1.26 a day. But these five policies could make it a more profitable industry.

There are 168 million victims of child labour – and we're failing them

We're still not doing enough to eradicate child labour, says Nina Smith.

Poor people don't need your charity – they need you to listen

People living in poverty aren’t looking for charity, they want the best technology that will improve their lives, and they are willing to pay for it.

5 things every company must do to be a social innovator

While philanthropy, social responsibility and corporate governance all already play a role, we will probably see more powerful contributions when companies embed social innovation into th...

Who are the social entrepreneurs of Davos?

What social entrepreneurs offer is their problem-solving mindset – something the world desperately needs right now.

Q&A: Building schools in Pakistan's poorest areas

Davos 2016: What does it take to bring excellent schools to the world's poorest areas? Mushtaq Chhapra of The Citizens Foundation (TCF), which runs schools in deprived and remote communit...

It’s time for India’s creative workers to go global

Davos 2016: Harnessing the creative power of India’s manufacturers will help us build a more resilient society for the future, says Neelam Chhiber

5 powerful ideas for global impact from social entrepreneurs

Explainer: What is a social entrepreneur?

10 lessons from leaders: social entrepreneurs tell all

Throwing light on the millions without electricity

Taking youth from the margin to the mainstream

Social entrepreneurs seeing problems as opportunities