The Impact World this Week: 11 September 2026
The Aspen Network of Development Entrepreneurs (ANDE) is winding down operations due to global funding contractions, while the Good Start Challenge has awarded funding to six social enterprises. These developments highlight shifting priorities in the global impact investment sector.
Why it matters
The closure of a major network like ANDE signals significant structural changes in how global development and social entrepreneurship are funded.
Your quick guide to the most interesting news snippets about social enterprise, impact investment and mission-driven business around the world from the Pioneers Post team. This week: ANDE to wind down operations in November; Good Start Challenge announces winners; UK Social Enterprise Awards finalists revealed, and more.
Global: Aspen Network of Development Entrepreneurs (ANDE) to wind down
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