About 70% of the earth is covered in water but still 2.1 billion people worldwide lack access to safe water sources. This leads to profound problems for agriculture, health and hygiene. By 2025, half of the world’s population will be living in water-stressed areas. To face these challenges, we have to increase awareness of this […]
My journey with SEED and providing one-on-one business support for eco-inclusive enterprises started in 2009. I worked with enterprises from Kenya and Ghana on their business plans, which at the time seemed to be already quite advanced. Given the maturity of their business plans, I assumed that the people behind those enterprises had a clear idea […]
How does a social enterprise embark on the trip to raise growth capital? How do you effectively communicate with potential impact investors? What are the main challenges on your track to success? Felix Benjamin Schäfer of Bürgerwerke eG – a German cooperative for independent, regional providers of renewable energy – has mastered this thrilling journey. […]
