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At an increasing rate, NGO’s in emerging markets have started to explore social enterprise activities as an alternative to becoming more sustainable and less dependent of donors. The WDI Social Enterprise Publications has the objective to provide policy briefs and case studies which highlight the success and challenges that these organizations face when adopting Social Enterprise activities.

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The WDI Social Enterprise in Emerging Markets/ Democracies Initiative: Donor Exodus, the Problem of NGO Sustainability, and the Promise of Social Enterprise. Porter McConnell, William Davidson Institute. The Journal of the International Institute, Winter 2006.

This article examines the potential of social enterprise to address the long-term sustainability of NGOs in Latin America & the Caribbean, and Central & Eastern Europe & Eurasia. NGOs in both regions have started to explore social enterprises as a way to free the organization from constant funding pressure in a context of donor exodus. The article highlights the work of the WDI's Social Enterprise Initiative in assisting these NGOs and disseminating best practices.

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NEW! Foro Social Enterprise

WDI is proud to announce the launch of the FORO SOCIAL ENTERPRISE, a discussion forum for members of the Alianza ONG, WDI's NGO Alliance in Latin America & the Caribbean. The Foro Social Enterprise is a Spanish-language platform for civil society organizations to share ideas, best practices, events, funding opportunities and publications. It also serves as a gathering point for information about fair trade/social enterprise merchandise. Participation is open to the entire Spanish speaking social enterprise community. Click here to take a look.