Spotlight on Rural Innovation & Social Entrepreneurship | Sabrina Yegela, Alexandra van der Ploeg

From Malawi's rural communities to global corporate partnerships, this session explores how unconventional alliances catalyze social entrepreneurship. The discussion bridges the gap between grassroots innovation and institutional support, highlighting how local knowledge combined with corporate resources can create sustainable impact. The conversation reveals that effective social change requires both bottom-up innovation and top-down support structures. By connecting rural entrepreneurs with global networks and resources, this partnership model demonstrates how to scale social impact while preserving local ownership and authenticity. The dialogue offers practical insights into building cross-sector collaborations that amplify rural innovation's reach and effectiveness.