Partners

Amsterdam Impact is an initiative by the City of Amsterdam to strengthen the impact entrepreneurship ecosystem and accelerate the global transition to a wellbeing economy. It focuses on impact enterprises (social enterprises and socially responsible businesses) that create financial and social value and tackle societal challenges through innovative entrepreneurship. In addition, Amsterdam Impact pays special attention to impact enterprises that improve the quality of life in Amsterdam’s neighbourhoods.

Social Enterprise NL is an impact ecosystem-builder based in the Netherlands that aims to increase the visibility and effectiveness of social enterprises by providing capacity building services, facilitating favorable business environments, and inspiring social entrepreneurial action. While focused on the Netherlands-based impact ecosystem, the organization has a global reach through its various partnerships and collaborations, often in service of multilateral projects and initiatives.

The Postcode Lottery Group brings together business and ideals, organizing subscription-based lotteries which raise money for charities. Players sign up with their zip code, winning cash prizes together with their neighbors and raising essential support for good causes. It is a privately owned enterprise that is ranked third largest private donor in the world, right after the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and the Wellcome Trust.

The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy works towards a more sustainable economy by promoting social entrepreneurship and striving for a carbon-neutral industry.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is in charge of coordinating the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals, at home and abroad.

The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Kingdom Relations (BZK) safeguards the core values of democracy. BZK stands for effective public administration and public authorities that the public can trust. BZK helps people live in affordable, safe, energy-efficient homes in pleasant neighbourhoods where everyone counts and everyone takes part.

The mission of the Ministry of Social Affairs and Employment is to foster a socially and economically vigorous position for the Netherlands in Europe, with work and income security for everyone. The Minister and State Secretary are responsible for labour market policy, including migration and the free movement of workers, benefits and re-integration, income policy, work-life balance and policy on working conditions and inspection.