Ashoka Future Forum

Policies and regulations need to catch up with the growing number of social businesses that do not fit neatly within the traditional nonprofit or for-profit legal categories. Participants in this make-a-thon will formulate strategies for self-regulation or advocacy that will not only open doors for investment and spur growth, but also enhance credibility for the sector. Specifically, they will explore:

• The need to articulate a broad definition of social businesses
• Certification processes that validate commitment to mission, transparency and accountability.
• Innovative legal and financial solutions to overcome barriers
• The future of social enterprise law- if there is a need to advocate for a new legislative framework