The 3rd CES Conference – Social Enterprise and Social Impact in Developing Economies

The Centre for Entrepreneurship and Sustainability (CES, Brunel Business School) at Brunel University of London proudly presents the 3rd CES Conference, themed Social Enterprise and Social Impact in Developing Economies. You are warmly invited to attend this public event, where you will gain insights from distinguished speakers, scholars, and early career researchers.

This one-day conference is dedicated to exploring the future of social enterprise in Africa, Latin America, and the Middle East. Join us for a day of scholarly exchange, critical dialogue, and networking, as we reflect on how social enterprises are shaping impact across diverse and dynamic contexts.

  • Thursday 18 September I 09:00am – 17:00pm
  • Brunel University London I Eastern Gateway 003, Kingston Lane, Uxbridge, Middlesex UB8 3PH

This event is supported by the British Academy’s ODA International Interdisciplinary Research Programme. Award reference: OIIRP230329

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keynote

Professor Diane Holt

RESEARCHING AMONGST HYBRID SOCIAL ENTERPRISES AND THEIR BENEFICIARIES: Professor Diane Holt | 18 September I 09:45 – 10:45 I Eastern Gateway 209

This keynote focuses on the process of undertaking fieldwork in different institutional contexts and offers insights into the issues, techniques, and approaches that should be considered when researching in hard-to-reach communities and challenging contexts.Professor Holt is an internationally recognised scholar on hybrid social enterprises and businesses in the informal economy. Her research explores how enterprises in low-income contexts contribute to sustainable development and poverty alleviation, with a particular focus on Africa.

Programme

09:00 - 09:30 REGISTRATION
Eastern Gateway Building 209

09:30 - 09:35 WELCOME
Professor Caroline Scarles, Vice Dean Research, Brunel University of London

09:35 - 09:45 PROJECT PRESENTATION
Overview of Doing Good, Growing Strong, British Academy
Dr Farah Al Taji, Brunel University of London 

09:45 - 10:45 KEYNOTE
Researching amongst hybrid social enterprises and their beneficiaries- insights from the field Professor Diane Holt, University of Leeds

10:45 - 11:00 BREAK 1

11:00 - 12:15 PANEL DISCUSSION
Catalysing Change: Exploring the Social Entrepreneurship Ecosystem in Developing Contexts Panellists: Professor Yafa Shanneik, Dr Awele Achi, Mr Adnen Ben Hadj Yahia, Andrew Collingwood, Ainurul Rosli. Moderator: Dr Marios Samdanis, Brunel University of London  

12:15 - 13:00 LUNCH

13:00 - 13:50 PROJECT PRESENTATION
Digital Crowdfunding in Social Entepreneurship Project, Professor Catherine Wang, Brunel University of London   

14:00 - 16:00 PAPER PRESENTATIONS
Moderator: Dr Ibrahim Al-Jubari, Brunel University of London   

A Differentiated Maturity Framework for Social Enterprise Governance: Saudi Arabia’s Approach to Institutional Development, Mohammed Alkadi  

Relationship Between Dynamic Capability, Proactive Environmental Strategy and SME Performance in Nigeria, Solomon Jeresa

BREAK 2

Social Entrepreneurship and the Innovation Ecosystem in Jordan: Pathways to Inclusive and Sustainable Development, Dua Abojaradeh  

Reimagining Social Development through Taha Abdurrahman’s Trusteeship Paradigm: A Case Study of Jordan’s Impact Ecosystem, Ghufran Abudayyeh & Omama Hamashah

16:00 - 17:00 WORKSHOP
Forum Theatre, Dr Kiran Kandade, Brunel University of London 

 ESRC Digital Good Network Fellowship

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