Sir Ronald Cohen was interviewed by The Sunday Times which published on 25 October 2017 an article about his revolutionary vision to put purpose at the heart of capitalism. You can download a PDF of the article or visit The Times website to read it online. 

The GSG is recruiting four exceptional people to join the team and bring their contribution to unleashing the twin powers of impact capital and impact entrepreneurship to solve the world’s complex problems. Share this link with your networks or apply now! Director of Research and Knowledge: download job description Director of Communications: download job description Director of Fundraising: download job description Programme Manager: download job description

The Argentinian Government, based in Buenos Aires, is currently working to develop the first Social Impact Bond in Argentina. This will look to tackle vulnerable youth employability. More details to follow.

In March 2016 Acrux Partners in coordination with the City of Buenos Aires government launched the Impact Investment Task Force for Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay.  The event convened 65 key stakeholders representing government, private capital and investors (PE, VC, HNWI), banks, small medium enterprises associations, Civil Society Organisations (CSO), social innovation organisations, government bodies, corporate foundations, incubators, accelerators of entrepreneurs, and multilateral credit agencies from Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay. Find out more here: http://inversiondeimpacto.net/

The B Corp Law in Argentina proposes a new legal from for companies that have: 1) purpose beyond profit for its shareholders, to include triple impact: economic, social and environmental, 2) Duty of Managers, that must consider medium and long term interests of stakeholders linked to the business including consumer, communities where the business operates, and the environment. 3) Reports and transparency:  annual reports about the company’s triple impact You can find out more about it here: http://sistemab.org/ley-bic-el-congreso-argentino-podra-reconocer-legalmente-y-potenciar-a-las-empresas-de-triple-impacto/

Njambre is a Company Builder focused on impact.  Their companies include: Umana, access to health services for underserved individuals. Arbusta, provides technological and digital services to companies and the private sector, generating employment opportunities to high potential individuals from vulnerable backgrounds.   Teqxac, low cost management software systems for organisations working on the social economy.  Nuba, company devoted to the development of bio tech products. You can visit their website here: http://www.njambre.org/

The Social Entrepreneur Map of Uruguay is a dynamic tool that allows all key players in the social enterprise and impact investment market in the country to connect to one another, and serves as a basis for understanding market size and constrains. You can access the Map here: http://inversiondeimpacto.net/cono-sur/uruguay/

Premios Mayma is a nationwide competition for social enterprises that provides participant with business skills and training.  Winners receive seed capital for their companies and are plugged into a network of contacts conducive to their business development. Find out more here: http://mayma.org.ar

In this short video from the UK National Advisory Board, public officials look at what constitutes social value, and how it can be achieved in public procurement.