About us
Mission, vision, and approach
Vision
A better world where citizens understand global problems in-depth, co-organize development of social impact practice and theory, and solve complex global challenges to regenerate the environment and reduce inequalities.
Mission
We develop research with rigor, reach, and relevance about and for social impact.
- Create conditions for interactions to understand problems in-depth
- Ask difficult questions to spur novel thinking and innovative ideas
- Pilot progressive change: understand what works, in what contexts, and why
- Develop knowledge, tools, solutions,and leaders that enablesocial change through research, education, and social debate
Approach
- Synergetic model combines research, teaching, and social debate to influence practice and policy
- Working with sector partners and integrating applied and academic approaches to increase relevance and reach
- Emphasis on rigor, transparency, and collaboration to generate new solutions to complex challenges
- Multidisciplinary team combining faculty and experts in research, community management, communications, and training
History
The center was created as part of the Esade Entrepreneurship Institute in 2017 and became a separate entity within Esade during the 2021-2022 academic year. Led by Professor Lisa Hehenberger in collaboration with other faculty members, it has a dedicated research and management team, engages PhD students, and collaborates with leading academics in the field.