Практичні аспекти становлення соціального підприємництва в Україні

Abstract

The article is aimed at illuminating the essence and basic criteria that characterize social entrepreneurship, analyzing its tendencies and identifying the main problems of social entrepreneurship development in the process of its formation in Ukraine. The historical stages of development of social entrepreneurship in Ukraine are provided. Approaches to interpretation of the essence of social entrepreneurship are examined. Attention is focused on the innovative component of social entrepreneurship. The essence of social entrepreneurship is researched, its main features are closer defined. The key differences between traditional and social enterprise are specified. An estimation of social entrepreneurship in the conditions of development of the market economy of Ukraine is presented. The advantages, types of social entrepreneurship, organizational and legal forms and industry affiliation of social enterprises are analyzed. Domestic social enterprises were researched on the criteria for duration of their existence along with their size. The territorial distribution of enterprises by regions of Ukraine is analyzed. During the research, the main aspects that hinder the development of social entrepreneurship at the regional level are identified. The main problems of development and formation of social entrepreneurship in Ukraine are examined and substantiated. It is noted that one of the directions of activity directed towards supporting the growth of social entrepreneurship is optimization of the legal environment. The prospects for the development of social entrepreneurship for households in Ukraine are defined. It is emphasized the importance of promoting social entrepreneurship among the population and raising its awareness of this type of activity. It is proved that in today's conditions social entrepreneurship is an effective innovative instrument for solving social problems. Examples of successful social enterprises in Ukraine are provided.