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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Collaboration with governments can enhance support for social entrepreneurship field.
Collective action among social entrepreneurs can influence policy frameworks and drive systemic change.
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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.
Collective Action for Systemic Change
The German Network of Social Entrepreneurs, send, exemplifies the importance of collective action in fostering collaboration between social entrepreneurs and governments. By coming together, creating alliances, and aligning solutions with governmental needs, social entrepreneurs can influence policy frameworks and drive systemic change.
Impact and Cooperation Examples in Germany
In Germany, successful collaborations between social entrepreneurs and governments, such as the 'We versus Virus' ecosystem during the COVID-19 pandemic, demonstrate the power of co-creating solutions. By integrating ministries, working on digital solutions, and aligning with governmental priorities, social entrepreneurs showcase the impact of their work and the benefits of collaborative efforts.
The third episode of season two examines how cooperation among social entrepreneurs can help governments design effective support measures for the whole field of social entrepreneurship.
We spoke to Markus Sauerhammer, Chair of the German Association of Social Entrepreneurs, and learned what helped them get to the point when every political party in Germany references social entrepreneurship in their program.
If you are interested to learn more about how social entrepreneurs can effectively work with government and what are the examples, we encourage you to have a look at our new free online course on this topic at https://academy.vc4a.com/courses/trabajo-con-el-gobierno/ (Spanish version) and www.ashoka.org/working-with-government (English version). The online course and the second season of the Ashoka Systems Change podcast were developed thanks to the support and in partnership with PES Latam.
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