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Governments around the world have become increasingly interested in fostering the social economy in order to address pressing social problems. One of the ways to do that is through their procurement ...

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The challenges posed by climate change today are reshaping how businesses operate and engage with global issues. For women and girls in rural communities, climate change compounds existing ...

Meaningful progress on complex social issues depends in part on the entrepreneurial ideas and energy of the next generation. In recent years, we have seen a sustained increase in HBS students ...