State of Social Enterprise Africa 2025

Barriers faced by informal and formal social enterprises FIGURE 23 Lack of access to finance Lack of access to support services Cash flow Market competitiveness Limited public understanding/ awareness of social enterprises Lack of access to customers/markets Economic climate Limited organizational capacity Political/regulatory environment Staff skills Other52%63% 32%19% 32%14% 21%46% 29%15% 22%33% 26%17% 27%13% 22%9% 20%11% 3%5% Informal Formal Source: Survey data, World Economic Forum The State of Social Enterprise: Unlocking Inclusive Growth, Jobs and Development in Africa 45