CASE 1: Collecting Data on Social Enterprise: A Playbook for Practitioners, a practical resource –Developed in collaboration with the Advisory Group on Social Enterprise Data and the World Economic Forum –The playbook offers technical guidance on how practitioners can collect consistent, reliable and comparable data on social enterprises through robust surveys –Launched in May 2025, it aims to harmonize global approaches and strengthen evidence for policy and investment 25 leading organizations in the social innovation sector came together to improve data collection on social enterprises 20 global experts interviewed to further shape recommendations 30+ surveys analysed 700+ questions compiled into a database to identify common themes and assess data comparabilityCASE 2: The state of social enterprise: unlocking inclusive growth, jobs and development in Africa –Eighteen-month study implementing the Data Playbook with specific focus on Africa –Steered by the Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship and the World Economic Forum in collaboration with the African Union Commission, Africa Forward, Motsepe Foundation and SAP –Governments engaged: South Africa, Kenya, Ghana, Ethiopia and Cameroon –Eight national and regional social enterprise networks contributed to survey design –Engaged 45 leading specialists on social enterprise through interviews –Launched at the G20 Social Summit in South Africa, November 2025 2. 18 million social enterprises identified across Africa 55% women‑led and 33% youth‑led (aged 35 or under) 12 million jobs created $96 billion in annual revenue (3.2% of Africa’s GDP)The value of better data Why it matters? –Without consistent and comparable data, measuring impact, shaping effective policies and attracting investment is hard. –Accurate, comprehensive and shared data empowers social enterprises and their communities. Schwab Foundation 2026 Awardees and Impact Report 25

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