The Phoenix Economy: 50 Pioneers in the Business of Social Innovation

2009
Page count
48
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This report suggests that a new economy, the Phoenix Economy, has emerged since the global economic downturn of 2008 that focuses on social and environmental solutions where markets and governments have failed. It explores how 50 entrepreneurs, investors and businesses are thinking as they develop and scale market solutions to a broad array of economic, social, environmental and governance challenges. It concludes with a ‘Phoenix Agenda’ which sets out stakeholders can best support new market pioneers in achieving the scale essential for more sustainable markets and equitable societies.

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English
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Global