Finding a Way

In Policy Options, Nancy Neamtam, CEO of the Chantier de l'economie sociale, has written a piece on the emergence of entrepreneurs with a social mandate. The item is a good overview and highlights some policy considerations to address the influence of emerging social entrepreneurs.

Neamtam makes the point ...

As community activists, environmental groups, women's organizations and anti-poverty groups chose the path of economic development to try to respond to social and environmental needs, social entrepreneurship was the logical next step.

Neamtam highlights some key differences between the Chantier and the Community Economic Development model.

The link to the article is here.