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Is Brazil Truly a Latin American Social Housing Leader?
Extreme poverty levels have decreased by over 50 percent since 2003 as a result of several initiatives across Brazil. In the housing sector, the most notable effort was the 2009 launch of Minha Casa, Minha Vida (My House, My Life) – aimed at constructing new homes while simultaneously creating objectives to cease the presence of insalubrious living conditions that have long characterized the country. The program has subsequently become a template for progress in global BoP housing sector, but a closer look at the facts reveals another story…
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Why You Can’t Talk About Impact Investment Without Corporate Governance
Mention the term “impact investing” at a social enterprise gathering and eyes widen and enthusiastic words flow. Mention “corporate governance” and it’s likely that those same eyes will glaze over and someone will share a frustrating experience from a board meeting. The Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship, the Technical University of Munich and the European Business School created The Governance of Social Enterprises: Managing Your Organization for Success, a guidebook for leaders of social enterprises on how to set up a robust corporate governance board.
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