THE THREE MODELS OF SOCIAL ENTERPRISE PART 1

CREATING SOCIAL IMPACT THROUGH TRADING ACTIVITIES

This CAF Venturesome paper provides a conceptual framework for understanding the business models which underlie “social enterprises”.

Within the emerging social investment market, the same words frequently mean different things to different people. In particular, the label “social enterprise” has caused much confusion.

Our suggested framework of the ‘3 models’ attempts to bring some clarity to this important discussion.

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You can also download Part 2 of the report here.

If you have any questions about this publication, please contact the CAF Venturesome team.

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