Category: Nanoenterprise
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Open Forum Highlights Diverse Yet Complementary Views on Women’s Financial Empowerment
The open forum at the Women Entrepreneurship and Financial Inclusion event—organized by the Ateneo Center for Social Entrepreneurship (ACSEnt), the World Bank, and the Australian Embassy—offered a dynamic exchange of insights among panelists and participants. Moderated by Ana Tan, the session brought together Vince Rapisura (SEDPI), Dr. Liliana Sousa (World Bank), and Conrad De Jesus…
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SEDPI Highlights Women Nano-Entrepreneurs’ Resilience in Mindanao at World Bank-Ateneo Forum
In celebration of Women’s Month, the Ateneo Center for Social Entrepreneurship (ACSEnt), in partnership with the World Bank and the Australian Embassy, held a landmark forum on “Women Entrepreneurship and Financial Inclusion.” One of the event’s highlights was the presentation of a field-based study by Vincent Rapisura, President of SEDPI, focusing on the resilience of…
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Resilience of Women Entrepreneurs in Mindanao and the Impact of Access to Finance and Digital Technologies – Presentation Transcript
The following is the transcript of the paper presentation delivered by Vince Rapisura, President of the Social Enterprise Development Partnerships, Inc. (SEDPI) and Lecturer at Ateneo de Manila University, during the forum “Women Entrepreneurship and Financial Inclusion.” The event was held at the Ateneo de Manila University on March 20, 2025, and co-organized by the…
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SEDPI KaNegosyo Opens 17th Branch, Expanding Support for Nanoenterprises
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…
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Islamic Finance 101: Principles and Practices for Microfinance Practitioners
Ateneo de Manila-SEDPI NanoEnterprise Development Program(formerly the Ateneo Microfinance Capacity-Building Program) Course Objectives: Course Description: Discover the foundations of Islamic finance and its applications in microfinance. This course covers Shari’ah-compliant principles, ethical finance practices, and practical tools for empowering communities. Gain insights into profit-sharing, risk-sharing, and asset-backed arrangements that prioritize fairness and community well-being, tailored for…
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Nanoenterprises Confront Inflation: A Mixed Recovery Landscape in Early 2023 Update 19 of SEDPI’s Rapid Community Assessment (RCA) January – March 2023
In the first few months of 2023, nanoenterprises continue their journey towards recovery, now facing the added challenge of rising prices. Our latest study at Social Enterprise Development Partnerships, Inc. (SEDPI) provides new insights into how nanoenterprises are doing. Although there are signs of improvement, the issue of inflation is making the recovery process harder…
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Socialized Housing Production Hits Record Low,SHDA Highlights Compliance Challenges at Housing Summit
During the enlightening 2nd Socialized Housing Summit, Santiago F. Ducay from the Subdivision and Housing Developers Association (SHDA) presented a concerning update on the state of socialized housing in the Philippines. The year 2023 saw the production of socialized housing units plummet to a historic low since 2001, with only 10,113 units completed. This stark…