Health systems can learn from social enterprises in order to meet the needs of people — especially the most vulnerable.
Yasmin Madan, global marketing director at the Population Services International, told Devex that adapting the model of a social enterprise can ensure a more sustainable health system that continues beyond donor funding.
“Any successful business has the consumer right at the center as its main audience and it generates value for the consumer as well as the market,” Madan said
Watch the clip above to learn more about specific business concepts that can be applied to health systems and PSI’s experience in turning service delivery agents in East Africa into social enterprises.
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About the authors
Jacques Jimeno
Jacques is a former copy editor at Devex’s news production team. Previously, he worked with the Philippine Department of Tourism and the World Wide Fund for Nature.
Julie Espinosa
Julie Espinosa is the Associate Director of Creative at Devex. She leads a team of visual storytellers who work with reporters all over the globe to cover the topics of humanitarian aid, sustainable development and global health. Prior to joining Devex, Julie worked in documentary film production in Austin, Texas. She holds a master’s degree in communications and cultural studies from Georgetown University and a bachelor’s in visual arts from Harvard University.