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The articles on our website is a combination of insights and lessons learned from our work through impact assessments, and the research we conduct to better understand complex economic, social and environmental challenges. It is aimed at informing but also sharing practical advice with impact practitioners to contribute to a more effective, efficient and sustainable social economy.

Rainbow economics: A roadmap for targeted, sustainable socioeconomic development

22 April 2025

This article is based on a section from Next Generation’s 2025 trends report:  Every year Next Generation Consultants shares a...

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The new darling of social development: Economic empowerment via entrepreneurship

15 April 2025

This article is based on a section from Next Generation’s 2025 trends report:  Every year Next Generation Consultants shares a...

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Dwindling development aid paves the way for transformative local reform

27 March 2025

This article is based on a section from Next Generation’s 2025 trends report:Every year Next Generation Consultants shares a hindsight,...

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Unlocking the Potential of Social Entrepreneurship in South Africa: Building a Missing Pillar in the Entrepreneurial Ecosystem

18 February 2025

South Africa has incredibly high levels of youth unemployment. Entrepreneurship is seen as a mechanism to not only stimulate entrepreneurial...

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In search of sustainability: Thinking beyond traditional funding approaches

28 January 2025

In today’s rapidly changing economic landscape, financial sustainability has emerged as a critical concern for not-for-profit organisations and social enterprises....

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What the social economy needs now – and it’s not just funding

10 December 2024

It’s no secret that I am an advocate for social entrepreneurship, not only because it provides opportunities to grow the...

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Saving South Africa’s Social Sector

22 July 2024

What we need to do and why it’s critically urgent There’s an increasing sense of concern, disconnect, desperation and even...

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Funder collaborations – approach with caution

5 July 2024

Collaboration is vital – and complex WHETHER WE CHOOSE to label the state of the world as a global polycrisis...

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A new future vision for the humanitarian ecosystem

4 July 2024

Global polycrisis requires transformative philanthropy Hardly a day goes by that we don’t read or hear about an existing or...

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Solving youth unemployment – A case study from an impact management and measurement perspective

26 June 2024

When you don’t know what you don’t know: Solving youth (un)employment Insights from impact measurement and management: A case study...

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Transformative Philanthropy required to deal with a global policrises

12 June 2024

A struggling humanitarian sector amidst a global polycrisis: What lies ahead? The world is facing a global polycrisis of multiple,...

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Impact Investing and NGO’s

9 November 2021

A changing financial ecosystem Several trends are disrupting the traditional funding sources relied upon by many non-governmental organizations (NGOs). Some...

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An introduction to impact investing for philanthropists, grantmakers and social investors

9 November 2021

An introduction to impact investing for philanthropists, grantmakers and social investors In just over a decade, impact investing has grown...

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Impact Reporting – An idea whose time has (finally) come?

9 November 2021

Measuring and managing impact has become one of the most important topics for discussion and debate over the last few...

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Impact Management and Measurement – an SDG dream or nightmare?

9 November 2021

If you do not know about the SDG’s, then you must have been living under a rock for the past...

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Impact Management 101

9 November 2021

Impact investing and impact management and measurement has come of age. There is an explosion of materials and information about...

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Impact driven social investment

3 November 2021

Grantmakers, donors, philanthropists and corporate social investors can choose among a multitude of ways to apply their philanthropic resources. Some...

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Impact at scale

3 November 2021

Development work is hard. Making change happen at scale is complex and there is not a linear path. Yet, achieving...

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Science based evidence – the lifeblood of the humanitarian ecosystem

3 November 2021

We know that high quality development data is the foundation for meaningful policymaking, efficient resource allocation, and effective public service...

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Proving impact through evidence

3 November 2021

‘Impact’ is the word of the moment in philanthropy, charity and even impact investing. Donors want to have an impact...

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Towards a more sustainable future: Philanthropy and grantmaking 2030

2 November 2021

No one can argue that 2020 and 2021 have been difficult years. Even more so for those of us that...

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Impact Enterprises and Impact Investment – A Mismatch Between Supply & Demand

23 June 2020

The growth and success of green and inclusive business models with high impact potential is central to the challenges many...

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Impact Investors And Extending The Impact Of Philanthropy and Grantmaking

15 June 2020

A guide for impact investors. Impact investing, which promises both financial returns and intentional, measurable impact, is attracting more and more...

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The Importance of Impact Due Diligence In Impact Investment

5 June 2020

Impact due diligence is crucial in impact investing. While the practice of impact measurement and management (IMM) has become increasingly...

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