research reports

As part of our vision to contribute meaningfully to the social economy we regularly publish research reports that focuses on industry trend and insights. Our research reports are used by impact practitioners, social investors, social enterprises and social purpose organisations to design their impact, investment and development strategies, portfolios and programmes.

Presentation Theme: Creating the future we want: Social economy trends and insights – Research Report 2025/2026

29 April 2025

This year’s reflections take place in the context of a world that has undergone profound transformation. To remain relevant and...
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Presentation: Trends and insights for the social economy in South Africa 2025/2026

29 April 2025

A downloadable Presentation covering all aspects of the Social economy trends and insights Research Report 2025/2026: Creating the future we...
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Infographic: Executive summary of the 2025/2026 research report on the social economy in South Africa – Creating the future we want

29 April 2025

An executive summary infographic of the 2025/2026 research report on the social economy in South Africa – Creating the future...
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Presentation: Trends and Insights for the Humanitarian Sector (2023)

23 April 2023

Insight: A Polycrises: A sector outpaced by global challenges, which are growing faster than we are applying solutions. Even where...
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Presentation Theme: Disruption with Impact: CSI Trends, Forecasts and Impacts Research Report – 2020

25 March 2020

The new year always brings new hope, and trend forecasters are quick to join the cause to predict positive future...
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insights and trends for the future

Through our research process, we compare development practices globally and continentally. We use extensive research, literature reviews, surveys and personal interviews to provide insights on prevailing trends and forecast what the trends for the coming year may be.

These research reports are useful not only because they help organisations anticipate change, but also provide evidence of what works and what doesn’t. They provide insight into the future and what it means in practice for social, community investment and development practitioners in Africa.

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