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Center for Social lnnovation

Convening change agents to accelerate the speed, scale and effectiveness of social innovation

Center for Social lnnovation

Convening change agents to accelerate the speed, scale and effectiveness of social innovation

Social innovation creates novel solutions for the benefit of global society by addressing social and environmental needs more efficiently and effectively than current policies and businesses do. The Center for Social Innovation develops and shares cutting-edge research and pedagogical content that help leaders in business, government, and civil society navigate the challenges of initiating and implementing positive social change. This research also informs our programs focused on doing social impact right, leading innovative financing projects in this space, and more.

Featured research and insights

Discover our latest research and insights into the dynamics that can drive systems change and accelerate the pace of social innovation and social entrepreneurship.

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Beyond survival:
What business leaders can learn from necessity entrepreneurs

by Sophie Bacq, I by IMD 

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How systems – and you – can fight back against omnipotent leaders

by Vanina Farber, I by IMD

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How ‘lifepreneurs’ are reshaping business and society

by Vanina Farber, I by IMD

The value of social entrepreneurship

Sophie Bacq, Professor of Social Entrepreneurship at IMD, explains why social enterprises are an important tool for social change.