Discussion Note: Social Enterprise Policy Prototyping for BARMM [601 KB]
Discussion Note: Social Enterprise Policy Prototyping for BARMM
June 2023
Summary
Based on a user journey mapping exercise in Cotabato City with local social enterprise ecosystem stakeholders, this discussion note aims to identify gaps and ways forward for enhancing social enterprise support in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) including more targeted and specific support to increase the value and number of SEs in the region; and the opportunity for convergence and long-term planning among relevant institutions. After identifying existing initiatives that align to four key policy provisions in the Bangsamoro Social Enterprise Bill, the user journey maps were projected into experience blueprints that allow stakeholders to explore practical ways for bringing these provisions to life even while waiting for the bill to become law. These provisions include: (1) the SE capacity-building and sustainability program; (2) the SE research and development system; (3) the SE marketing infrastructure development; and (4) preferential procurement rights for SEs.
The mapping and blueprinting of these policy agendas uncovered specific opportunities for improvement and collaboration among SE ecosystem players.