Issue Paper: Growth-Stage Social Enterprises in the Philippines [978 KB]
Issue Paper: Growth-Stage Social Enterprises in the Philippines
JUNE 2021
Results and findings from the ISIP roundtable discussion with growth-stage social enterprises in the Philippines
Executive Summary
Growth-stage SEs identified critical success factors for social enterprises in the Philippines, such as mentorship and peer-to-peer learning; capacity and willingness to pivot; support platforms and allied services; value chain partnerships; and an effective and strategic management team. They also mentioned the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic for SEs in the country, such as the disruption of operations and the decentralization of the supply chain. However, they also mentioned insights and opportunities brought about by the pandemic such as the digitalization of their operations and their business participation in e-commerce.