SEDPI, Author at Social Enterprise Development Partnerships, Inc.

SEDPI Calls for Urgent Action to Support Nano Enterprises at UN Women Summit

Jun 25, 2025

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in Business, Careers, Job Opening, Microenterprise, Nanoenterprise, Social Entrepreneurship

Quezon City, Philippines. At the Regional Summit on Inclusive Economic Empowerment to Accelerate Climate Action and Low Carbon Solutions, Vince Rapisura, co-founder and president of the Social Enterprise Development Partnerships, Inc. (SEDPI), delivered a compelling presentation on the state of nano enterprises in the Philippines—highlighting their struggles, resilience, and potential to contribute to climate adaptation…

Strengthening Social Protection for Nanoenterprises or the Informal Sector in the Philippines: A SEDPI Policy Paper

Jun 24, 2025

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in Business, Digital Finance, Financial Inclusion, Microenterprise, Microfinance, Nanoenterprise, Social Entrepreneurship

Strengthening Social Protection for Nanoenterprises or the Informal Sector in the Philippines: A SEDPI Policy Paper I. Executive Summary This paper calls for urgent legislative intervention to address the exclusion and inequity of the current SSS contribution structure, particularly for self-employed individuals and nanoenterprise operators. While Republic Acts 1161, 8282, and 11199 mandate the government…

Bridging the Capital Gap: Priya Thachadi on Redesigning Finance for Impact Enterprises

May 1, 2025

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in Business, Careers, Digital Finance, Financial Literacy, Microenterprise, Microfinance, Social Entrepreneurship

At the 2025 National Social Enterprise Conference, Priya Thachadi, Co-founder and CEO of Villgro Philippines, delivered a bold and urgent message: the social enterprise financing ecosystem is failing the very entrepreneurs it claims to serve. Drawing from her nearly decade-long experience in the Philippines, Priya outlined the persistent barriers that early- to growth-stage social enterprises…

Financing from the Ground Up: Peace and Equity Foundation’s Strategic Approach to Social Enterprise Development

May 1, 2025

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in Business, Careers, Financial Literacy, Microenterprise, Microfinance, Nanoenterprise, Social Entrepreneurship

Insights from Cauchie Garcia, Deputy Executive Director, Peace and Equity Foundation (PEF) At the 2025 National Social Enterprise Conference (NSEC), Cauchie Garcia of the Peace and Equity Foundation (PEF) delivered a compelling presentation on the realities and lessons in financing social enterprises (SEs), especially those working with rural and marginalized communities. Garcia began by outlining…

Breaking Barriers: Financing Realities and Bold Solutions for Social Enterprises Take Center Stage at NSEC 2025

May 1, 2025

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in Business, Careers, Digital Finance, Financial Literacy, Microenterprise, Microfinance, Nanoenterprise, Social Entrepreneurship, Uncategorized

“We all say we love collaboration—but we have to actually do it.”—Priya Thachadi, Villgro Philippines The 2025 National Social Enterprise Conference’s breakout session on Financing and Resource Mobilization convened some of the country’s most insightful voices in the impact ecosystem for an honest and energized exchange of ideas. With social finance reformers Vince Rapisura of…

SEDPI KaNegosyo Opens 17th Branch, Expanding Support for Nanoenterprises

Feb 28, 2025

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in Financial Inclusion, Microenterprise, Microfinance, Nanoenterprise, Social Entrepreneurship

Strengthening Communities Through Sustainable Finance SEDPI KaNegosyo proudly marks another milestone with the grand opening of its 17th branch, a testament to its unwavering commitment to empowering nanoenterprises across the country. With this expansion, SEDPI continues to provide sustainable financial solutions, social protection, and housing support, fostering economic resilience among small business owners. “Our mission…

Author: SEDPI

SEDPI Calls for Urgent Action to Support Nano Enterprises at UN Women Summit

Strengthening Social Protection for Nanoenterprises or the Informal Sector in the Philippines: A SEDPI Policy Paper

Bridging the Capital Gap: Priya Thachadi on Redesigning Finance for Impact Enterprises

Financing from the Ground Up: Peace and Equity Foundation’s Strategic Approach to Social Enterprise Development

Breaking Barriers: Financing Realities and Bold Solutions for Social Enterprises Take Center Stage at NSEC 2025

SEDPI KaNegosyo Opens 17th Branch, Expanding Support for Nanoenterprises