Panel Discussion
Social entrepreneurs are increasingly viewed as a driving force for regional change and development processes. Yet what are the future prospects of social entrepreneurship in these times of global economic transformation?
The Future of Social Entrepreneurship in Times of Global Economic Transformation
took place on Wednesday, September 14, 2011 in the Hilmar-Hoffmann Hall at the Goethe Institute, Dachauer Strasse 122, 80637 Munich
Ulrike Wahl, Executive Director of the Siemens Foundation, and Konstanze Frischen, Executive board member of Ashoka International, have discussed key issues with:
- Prof. Dr. Dr. Ann-Kristin Achleitner, Holder of the KfW Endowed Chair for Entrepreneurial Finance at the Technical University of Munich
- Susanne Dorasil, Head of Division “Economic Policy; Financial Sector”, Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development
- Albina Ruiz, Social entrepreneur, founder of Ciudad Saludable, Peru
- Dr. Moses Musaazi, Social entrepreneur, founder of Technology for Tomorrow, Uganda
- Wolfgang Hafenmayer, Managing partner of LGT Venture Philanthropy
(Moderated by: Natasha Walker)
Also attending were, among other individuals, social entrepreneurs from Africa, Latin America, Asia, and Europe. Together with experts and social investors, they have addressed the topic of “Measuring the Effectiveness of Social Impact” over the course of a 3-day conference. The conference was an activity held by the Community Impact Development Group (CIDG), an initiative of the Siemens Foundation and Ashoka. More information
