The Bertha Centre’s case studies showcase real-world examples of how innovative business models, policies, and partnerships are tackling some of society’s most pressing challenges. Grounded in rigorous research and on-the-ground insight, these cases offer practical lessons for students, educators, policymakers, and practitioners seeking to understand what works, what doesn’t, and why. Together, they reflect our commitment to learning from practice to advance inclusive and sustainable economic change.
Silulo Ulutho Technologies & the Social Franchising Accelerator 2015
Silulo Ulutho Technologies (Silulo) is a Cape Town-based one-stop-shop IT Company working to bridge the digital gap in South Africa’s township and rural population.
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IkamvaYouth I Social Franchising Accelerator
IkamvaYouth (Ikamva) is a non-governmental organisation that assists disadvantaged youth to obtain tertiary education and/ or employment.
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Philani I Social Franchising Accelerator
The Philani Maternal, Child Health and Nutrition Project (Philani), based in the Western Cape, works to address child health and nutrition problems in informal and rural communities in South Africa.
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U-turn Homeless Ministries I Social Franchising Accelerator
U-turn Homeless Ministries (U-turn) is a Cape Town-based social enterprise, which reintegrates homeless people into society.
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Social Innovation in Health Case Studies
This publication is the result of three years of collaborative case study research conducted by the Social Innovation in Health Initiative partners.
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A Case Study of the Tony Elumelu Foundation Entrepreneurship Programme
An entrepreneur, a businessman, and a philanthropist, Tony O. Elumelu CON founded the Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) in 2010 as the philanthropic arm of Heirs Holdings, an African investment firm.
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