Effective Policymaking to Build the Impact Economy

Discover how business models can drive positive change

Business as usual has the planet at breaking point and in the face of the climate crisis and inequality, we need to embrace the possibility of great change.

On this eight-week course, you’ll explore the role social enterprise and business plays in building a new future – one that is greener, safer, more inclusive, and connected.

You’ll understand how alternative business models can help deliver the Sustainable Development Goals, address global challenges, and create an inclusive impact economy – where businesses generate profit in a manner that contributes to the public good.

Explore the importance of policymaking

Policymaking plays a crucial role in how businesses will help deliver solutions to worldwide challenges, such as inequality and the climate crisis.

Delving into case studies from around the world, you’ll assess the different policy options and tools available before exploring the advantages and disadvantages of each.

Understand how policies link to the SDGs

You’ll explore a range of policy areas and how they link to the Sustainable Development Goals.

With this understanding, you’ll see how policymakers support businesses to help tackle the climate emergency, and how governments can promote inclusive and sustainable business model innovation.

Explore strategy development to promote diversity and inclusion

You’ll discover how policymakers can support businesses to shift and contribute to a more inclusive economy, including addressing gender equality. You’ll also explore the ways policymakers can contribute to social finance and impact investment.

Using strategy development, you’ll finish the course empowered to take the next steps to help build an impact economy where no one gets left behind.

This course is designed for anyone with an interest and passion for more inclusive business models and influencing policies and strategies.

You may be an emerging or senior policymaker, or you could be a student or young leader.