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Is the Social Enterprise Bubble About to Burst?

Social entrepreneurs talk about profit vs. impact, being treated as ‘godly human beings,’ and whether or not their bubble is about to burst.

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So You Think You Can Be a Social Entrepreneur? Reality TV Meets the Impact Economy

A social enterprise version of The Apprentice could promote good work, but will it be too superficial?

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In Liberia, Factory Work is Changing Womens' Lives—Starting at Home

Within the first six months of opening a factory, six out of the initial 25 female workers divorced their husbands.

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A Cut Above the Rest: Non-Surgical Circumcision Could Help Fight AIDS in Africa

A device to facilitate non-surgical adult male circumcision could revolutionize the fight against the spread of HIV.

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Amber Waves of Gain: One Woman's Cereal Business Fights Malnutrition

An African cereal company is competing with international giants to fight malnutrition and build economic self-sufficiency.

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Ending Africa's Hungry Season: How Family Farms Are Driving Development

A social enterprise has found a way to give a leg up to sub-Saharan Africa's subsistence farmers.

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Chutes, Ladders, and Safety Nets: How Microinsurance Helps African Development

A social business attaches insurance policies to products for poor people, creating a safety net for millions.

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Waste Not: In Ghana, Fecal Sludge Could Be Black Gold

A startup company wants to turn human waste into a commodity (and change the world).

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