Building social enterprises in the Philippines: strategies for local development
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Gibson, Katherine
Hill, Margaret (Ann)
Maclay, Paul
Villalba, M-A
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Action Films
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A social enterprise is a business that puts social and environmental objectives on the
agenda as well as profit making- it is undertaken to provide community benefit directly. via
employment. profit sharing and care of the environment. In many parts of the world social
enterprises are being supported by communities and governments because they are helping
to address social and economic marginalization of people and places.
This film looks at how some social entrepreneurs and social enterprises are pursuing
new development pathways in th e Philippines. It showcases social enterprises created by
community groups in the provinces of Surigao del Norte. Bukidnon. Bohol and Lanao del
Norte.
It contains interviews with social entrepreneurs and community members who are
spearheading social enterprise development that: provides purposeful work; generates cash
income: mobilizes local assets: services community needs: builds organizational capacity and
strengtt1ens the resilience of local economies.
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