Mar 3, 2022 · The Global Entrepreneurship Monitor 2021/22 captures entrepreneurial attitudes and trends, illuminating how entrepreneurs and the ecosystem has coped with the pandemic globally. We highlight six emerging trends in entrepreneurship after COVID-19 based on over 150,000 survey respondents.

Jan 20, 2025 · Gender parity in entrepreneurship is a critical lever for economic and social transformation. McKinsey estimates that advancing gender equality could add $12 trillion to global GDP by 2025. The World Bank calculates that by closing the gender gap in employment and entrepreneurship, global GDP could increase by 20%.

Jan 21, 2025 · Social entrepreneurship and innovation are gaining momentum worldwide, with over 10 million social enterprises creating 200 million jobs and generating $2 trillion annually. As highlighted in a 2025 report by the Schwab Foundation’s Global Alliance for Social Entrepreneurship, they are also spearheading innovation in green and digital ...

Feb 14, 2023 · Entrepreneurship is not just about starting a business; it's about creating opportunities, driving innovation and fostering economic development. Governments that support and encourage entrepreneurship not only help individual entrepreneurs but also contribute to the overall well-being of their economies and societies.

Jun 19, 2020 · In recent years, entrepreneurship has become more and more associated with stereotypical high-tech start-ups and entrepreneurs, often based in certain geographical areas and fertile environments across the world. Although the successes of these young companies are undoubtedly essential for the advancement of our societies, some might argue that ...

Jan 28, 2025 · Social entrepreneurship has transitioned from a niche concept to a mainstream movement, driven by urgent global challenges such as climate change, inequality and systemic distrust. Social innovators are developing transformative, financially viable models that address pressing challenges in marginalized communities while advancing climate ...

Jan 11, 2023 · Through our Mentorpreneurship Programme, launched in partnership with the London School of Economics in June 2021, we’ve been inspired and encouraged by the number of young people considering entrepreneurship as a career path. The programme is the first university-run initiative of its kind and has been designed to support the development of ...

Dec 5, 2024 · In terms of broader business conditions beyond tech, the gender gaps between male and female entrepreneurship are narrowing in India. According to the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) 2023/24 report , in 2001 there was a 3:1 gender ratio of male to female entrepreneurship, but in 2022 there was near gender parity – though that has since ...

Oct 8, 2024 · Supporting entrepreneurship has a ripple effect. “By showing young people they are capable of creating jobs for themselves and economic livelihoods for other people, through entrepreneurship, you can change the world,” says Asheesh Advani, CEO of nonprofit youth organization JA Worldwide.

Jun 4, 2015 · The World Economic Forum is an independent international organization committed to improving the state of the world by engaging business, political, academic and other leaders of society to shape global, regional and industry agendas. Incorporated as a not-for-profit foundation in 1971, and headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, the Forum is tied to no political, partisan …