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The Ashoka Systems Change Podcast

Season 2 Episode 3: Finding a collective voice

Feb 2, 2021
Markus Sauerhammer, Chair of the German Association of Social Entrepreneurs, discusses empowering social entrepreneurship through collective action, collaborative innovation in Germany, navigating politician meetings for systemic change, and building stronger networks for social entrepreneurs. The episode explores challenges faced and successes achieved in working with governments to shape policies and create impactful societal transformations.
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Quick takeaways

  • Collaboration with governments can enhance support for social entrepreneurship field.
  • Collective action among social entrepreneurs can influence policy frameworks and drive systemic change.

Deep dives

Challenges in Working with Governments

Social entrepreneurs face challenges when working with governments, including issues with government understanding of social entrepreneurs, insufficient methods to evaluate innovations, and procurement processes that disadvantage them. These challenges hinder collaboration efforts in improving systems together.

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