A commitment to innovation, sustainability and well-being
The social economy plays a crucial role in promoting sustainable and inclusive development by combining economic activities with social and environmental responsibility. It represents a model that seeks to create a more equitable and just society while still recognizing the importance of economic viability.
Life has changed so much since the onset and management of Covid-19 to such an extent that many people talk about a New Normal.
So, what has changed?
Internet usage has increased exponentially, E-learning is becoming the Norm for teaching, Digital economy is outstripping the traditional economy, work from home has become a feature for many, travel is less attractive, health care has been challenging, food delivery and shopping online becomes normal and payments are equally made online. Social distancing is still encouraged.
HOW CAN OUR SOCIAL ECONOMY TURN THESE CHANGES INTO OPPORTUNITIES?
Is there such a genuine “New” Normal?
Building a Social Economy:
Purpose, People, and Participation
“Empowering communities through shared values, collective action, and human-centred innovation.”
Empower Local Leadership:
Foster trust, capability, and selfless leadership in individuals and teams shaping their communities from within.
Grow Collaborative Networks:
Enable partnerships across civil society, charities, enterprises, and citizens to amplify social impact and shared governance.
Redefine Social Value
Shift from profit-driven metrics to wellbeing, equity, and long-term community resilience as measures of success.
Activate Generative Participation
Engage people as co-creators, not consumers—designing services, solutions, and systems that reflect their lived realities.
Embed Fairness and Inclusion
Ensure inclusive access, cultural dignity, and economic justice across all domains of community and civic life.
Align with National Vision & Beyond
Support national transformation goals by anchoring local action in social responsibility, trust, and empowered citizenship.
Our Network for Nuturing Social Values
Nurturing social networks for improved well-being and social impact is an continuous process that requires vision, attention and intentionality. By influcing various aspects of social life, networks bring people together to create a foundation for a healthier, more fulfilling and valued lifestyles and societies.
Doing the right things
- for the right people
- at the right time
- for the right reasons
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“Accountable leadership is a cybernetic process in which legitimate leaders collectively engage in self-regulatory control and coordination through shared feedback mechanisms which ensure that leadership actions and evidence-based impact reflect the real needs and priorities of relevant stakeholders at all levels.”
Dr Stephen Brookes
Excerpt from Brookes (2022),
THE LEGITIMACY AND ACCOUNTABILITY OF COLLECTIVE LEADERSHIP
published April 27th on the Selfless Leader Portal
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