Our campaigns, press activity and social impact sit in this area of the website. As a not-for-profit organisation with a strong social mission, we care deeply about making a positive contribution to the markets we serve. Our programmes develop skills which improve the lives of individuals and the prosperity of communities and we seek to have an impact beyond the products and services we offer #ABEway. We fund and share independent research which supports policy development in business and entrepreneurship education around the world.
Our reports & commitments
We measure success by the difference we make so this report looks at our impact beyond developing and awarding qualifications. ABE is not-for-profit and our mission is to empower people to transform their lives and communities through gaining high-quality business, leadership and entrepreneurial skills. The ABE Impact Report 2024 celebrates the transformative power of education, showcasing how we’re working to drive positive change globally
ABE has partnered with FEDglobal the international arm of the Foundation of Education Development (FED). ABE works with FEDglobal to support countries, regions and areas deliver long-term economic success through the highest quality education and skills planning and delivery.
This is an ABE-funded report from leading business groups that urges a radical rethink of migration policy in order to stimulate economic growth. The report has been produced by UK government think tank The Entrepreneurs Network, foreworded by Lord Bilimoria and it was launched at the House of Lords to immediate media interest.
ABE was formed in 1973 with a clear social purpose: to make good quality business education accessible to aspiring entrepreneurs and managers everywhere. Since then we have been making a difference, positively impacting the lives of individuals, organisations and communities all over the world. This celebratory brochure tells our unique story and provides a manifesto for the next 50 years.
Our ES Pledge focuses on three impact pathways - our People, our Planet, and our Partners. The Pledge builds on the ABE way manifesto and underpins our commitment to support the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) so that we embrace best-practice in all our policies and operations. It also leverages the power of our network by working with our global partners to deliver real change.
‘The ABE Way’ is our commitment to support our learners and partners to help them embrace uncertainty and to turn risk into opportunity. It's also a collection of beliefs, aspirations and behaviours. The ABE Way is about giving back, making a difference and using business to build a better future for us all.
Educating Future Founders is the largest ever research-led international study into entrepreneurial education. The report highlights a compelling case for teaching entrepreneurship to all children from the age of eleven.
This campaign, based on an independent analysis of 10,500 business owners across 21 countries, argues for providing entrepreneurs with access to appropriate management training in order to significantly reduce business failure.
Social impact
Our programmes make a difference to people in some of the world’s most disadvantaged regions. We develop skills in business and entrepreneurship that empower individuals, reduce gender inequality and tackle extreme poverty.
Media centre
This is where you can find our press releases and any media coverage featuring ABE or its management. Press enquiries should initially be emailed to [email protected]