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The report highlights the growing importance of social procurement in achieving sustainability and social impact across various sectors. Industrial manufacturers focus on community empowerment through education, healthcare, and environmental sustainability, while conglomerates and FMCG companies support local vendors and SMEs to drive economic growth. IT companies prioritize green procurement to reduce environmental impacts, and the banking sector promotes financial inclusion through programs for marginalized groups. Pharmaceutical companies emphasize responsible sourcing and supplier diversity, and automotive companies adopt sustainable supply chain practices to mitigate environmental impacts. To accelerate social procurement, the report identifies the need for leadership-driven strategies to allocate procurement to social enterprises, capacity-building initiatives, stronger platforms for connecting social enterprises with corporate buyers, and policy incentives in India. These efforts aim to enhance the social procurement ecosystem and foster long-term social and economic benefits.

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The Thomson Reuters Foundation champions economies that are equitable, participatory, and sustainable, with a focus on environmental respect. Impact investing is crucial for addressing social and environmental inequities but remains underutilized in Southeast Asia. To bridge this gap, the Aspen Network of Development Entrepreneurs (ANDE) partnered with TrustLaw, the TRF's global pro bono service, to enhance understanding of local impact investing regulations in 7 different countries in Southeast Asia: Thailand, Vietnam, Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, and the Philippines. Special thanks go to A&O Shearman, DFDL, Mayer Brown, MahWengKwai & Associates, and SyCip Salazar Hernandez & Gatmaitan for their pro-bono support. This guide aims to assist social enterprises, incubators, and investors in navigating local regulations and fostering greater investment in regional startups and their social missions.

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July 25, 2024

Big Ideas for Small Business: Exploring Bangkok SGB Ecosystem

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July 22, 2024

The grant is part of a larger project by TPF to enhance impact data, metrics, and measurement to foster a more equitable and sustainable economic system.

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July 15, 2024

Crafted by ANDE members and experts, the agenda continuously adapts to provide a true vision of the next Big Ideas for SGBs. It's our roadmap to an entrepreneurial future.

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June 11, 2024

The 2024 "Sustainable Signals" reports 77% of investors seek investments considering positive social or environmental impact.

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May 28, 2024

Village Capital's regional Ecosystem Builders Program fostered cross-border collaboration and investment, inspired on their 2023 report on early-stage ventures

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March 25, 2024

Devin Chesney steps in as ANDE's Interim Executive Director as Richenda Van Leeuwen takes extended leave.

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March 14, 2024

These three reports highlight the challenges facing South African entrepreneurs–and how targeted policies could bring hope and ignite growth.

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March 13, 2024

Entrepreneurs and investors can now access ANDE's free online library to gauge the social and environmental effects of their work.

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