ÌÇÐÄTV

Wednesday 13 February at 4:00pm, R2.41 (Ramphal Building)

Speaker: Mouzayian V. Khalil-Babatunde (ÌÇÐÄTV)

Title: Social enterprises and SDGs: how do we measure social impact?

Abstract: Social enterprises are catching as a new business model in African countries, and many of these businesses align their goals, mission and vision to at least one Sustainable Development Goal (SDG). 5 out of the 17 SDGs relate to sanitation and environmental sustainability directly, another 7 cover interrelated issues and targets. In developing countries ravaged by poverty and its related vices, environmental sustainability appear secondary and fail to get adequate government attention. Yet, poor sanitary conditions, environmental degradation and unregulated industrial activities affect the most vulnerable through the spread of diseases and environmental pollution. The research pilot examines 3 social enterprises in Abuja, Nigeria set up to achieve SDGs on the environment primarily through waste management, environmental education and advocacy. Interviews provide insight on the nature and impact of their activities, including how they are funded and what challenges they encounter. This presentation focuses on the way these social entrepreneurs measure [social] impact (a) of their businesses and (b) in relation to SDGs; then why, if at all, it is important to measure social impact.

Refreshments and biscuits available throughout.