Social Entrepreneurship Projects Research Articles

Digital platforms for the implementation of social entrepreneurship projects

Digital platforms for the implementation of social entrepreneurship projects

FOSTERING SUSTAINABLE SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT THROUGH SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP: IMPLEMENTING SOCIAL INNOVATION INITIATIVES FOR TRANSFORMATION

Through the launch of social innovation projects with the potential to bring about revolutionary change, this study explores the critical function of social entrepreneurship in promoting long-term societal progress. This study set out to do one main thing: shed light on how social innovation fits into entrepreneurial endeavours with a social mission in order to attain longterm social development. Quantitative research was carried out in India through an online survey to examine the proposed links. Organisations across India that are involved in social entrepreneurship and social enterprises were surveyed for this data. The link between social entrepreneurship and long-term social progress can be mediated by social innovation, according to the research. Social innovation in social entrepreneurship projects has a major impact on long-term social progress, according to the research. Government agencies, lawmakers, philanthropists, social entrepreneurs, educators with an entrepreneurial spirit, and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) can all benefit from these discoveries. Policymakers, practitioners, and academics can benefit from this research because it sheds light on the mediating elements and pathways that allow social entrepreneurship to promote transformative social change. This research is important for sustainable development efforts.

Conceptualizing the Young Women Social Entrepreneurship Phenomenon in al-Madinah al-Munawarah

Social entrepreneurship has become a global trend, and in Saudi Arabia, it is gaining traction among public authorities, financial institutions, young people, and academics. Despite its growing popularity, scientific publications on the subject remain limited. This study aims to conceptualize the phenomenon of young women's social entrepreneurship in Al-Madinah Al-Munawarah, the cradle of Muslim civilization and Islamic charity. Based on the field experience of Basiqāt Waqf, which trained 128 young women from 2020-2022 in personal development and entrepreneurial excellence using the Personal Development Analysis (PDA) tool, the study finds existing models insufficient to capture the multidimensionality of this phenomenon. A key factor identified is the intrinsic pleasure young women derive from engaging in social entrepreneurship projects that sustainably improve the quality of life in the holy city. The challenge lies in identifying what these women love doing while being beneficial to others. Despite limitations, this study aids stakeholders in better coordinating efforts to promote social entrepreneurship among young women in Madinah beyond merely creating a competitive or attractive ecosystem. Data from 2023-2024 indicate that many of these trained women actively participate in the Basiqat project, particularly in organizing the breaking of the Ramadan fast at the Prophet's Mosque.

Sustainable Waste Management Practices in Indonesia

This study explores how social capital, community empowerment, and social entrepreneurship efforts impact sustainable waste management practices in Indonesia. A numerical method was used to survey 238 different villages in various areas. Key features, such as where the samples were located, how many people were involved, and their social and economic backgrounds, were thoroughly examined. Descriptive statistics, evaluation of the measurement model, and analysis of the structural model were conducted to understand the complex connections between the variables under investigation. The results show important and beneficial connections between social capital, community empowerment, social entrepreneurship projects, and waste management techniques. The model fit assessment attests to the validity of the proposed relationships. In addition, an obvious implication of this research is the increased awareness of each party be it the community, government and social enterprises. Community engagement through the level of social capital has been recognised in this study followed by statistical evidence, as well as community empowerment and social entrepreneurship. Effective waste management is generated by collaboration between all elements.

Unlocking the Factors That Motivate Social Entrepreneurs to Engage in Social Entrepreneurship Projects in Tanzania: A Qualitative Case Study

Social entrepreneurial ventures thrive on diverse motivations, evolving through stages. This research delved into the dynamic shifts in motivations guiding social entrepreneurs across projects and initiatives in Tanzania. Despite numerous attempts by scholars to study and theorize the motivations of social entrepreneurs, there remains a significant gap in understanding the primary focus of social entrepreneurs’ involvement in various social entrepreneurship projects. This research aimed to address this knowledge gap by exploring the motivations that drive social entrepreneurs in Tanzania to engage in social entrepreneurship ventures. The study specifically investigated the CHEMA and Gongali Model cases. The respondents consisted of 20 social entrepreneurs, with 9 from CHEMA and 11 from the Gongali Model. The findings highlight the influence of personal experiences and backgrounds in establishing innovative social enterprises, emphasizing the importance of achieving successful outcomes. The study suggests that social entrepreneurs are motivated not only by their individual needs and goals but also by the satisfaction derived from witnessing the positive impact of their work on others. Successful entrepreneurship, the study argues, requires a focus on effecting changes at both the macro and micro levels. When the intended purpose of social entrepreneurs is achieved, it serves as a significant indicator of success. The report delves deeper into how these findings influence the overall infrastructure and mindset of social entrepreneurs in Tanzania. This research introduces a novel motivational model and connects it with critical success characteristics in social innovation projects, contributing to the advancement of social entrepreneurship research. Additionally, it proposes fundamental innovations in governance and operations within the field of social entrepreneurship. From the organizational context perspective, the findings contribute to a better understanding of the factors that contribute to the formation and growth of social enterprises in Tanzania.

СОЦІАЛЬНЕ ПІДПРИЄМНИЦТВО ЯК АКТУАЛЬНИЙ НАПРЯМ РОЗВИТКУ ЕКОНОМІКИ УКРАЇНИ

The article is devoted to the analysis of social entrepreneurship as a topical area of economic development in Ukraine. The purpose of the study was to define the essence, characteristics, and analyze the state of social entrepreneurship in Ukraine. The article identifies the leading sectors of social enterprise activity, identifies the main problems and directions of their development. To analyze social entrepreneurship in Ukraine, the authors use the methods of scientific literature analysis, quantitative data analysis, comparative method, and expert evaluation methods. This allows us to comprehensively consider the phenomenon of social entrepreneurship, identify its key characteristics, problems and prospects. According to the analysis, the key problems are the lack of adequate funding and support from the state. On the other hand, the article reveals significant potential for the development of social entrepreneurship in the areas of employment of vulnerable groups, ecology, and financing of social services. Based on the results of the study, it can be concluded that social entrepreneurship in Ukraine requires a comprehensive approach for further development, which would include legislative initiatives, financial support, and broad educational activities. The practical significance of the study is that it can serve as a basis for developing strategies and policies to promote the development of social entrepreneurship at the state and local levels. The results of the analysis may be useful for organizations that finance or plan to finance social entrepreneurship projects, as well as for social entrepreneurs looking for effective business models.

Social Entrepreneurship, Complex Thinking, and Entrepreneurial Self-Efficacy: Correlational Study in a Sample of Mexican Students

This article presents the results of a study conducted on a sample population of students attending a technological university in western Mexico. The development of the entrepreneurial self-efficacy competency was evaluated within a process of ideation of social entrepreneurship projects to develop social entrepreneurship and complex thinking competencies. A multivariate descriptive analysis was implemented to demonstrate possible statistically significant correlations between the competencies of social entrepreneurship, complex thinking, and entrepreneurial self-efficacy. The results confirm the correlations between the competencies of social entrepreneurship, complex thinking, and entrepreneurial self-efficacy, concluding that there is statistically significant information to indicate that the complex thinking competency positively impacts not only the process of generating social entrepreneurship projects but also the scaling of entrepreneurs’ perceptions about their capabilities at the time of entrepreneurship. At a practical level, this study presents results that argue for the need to develop complex thinking in students in social entrepreneurship programs, both in universities and in organizations that promote entrepreneurship. It confirms that complex thinking is a valuable competency in the ideation and generation of entrepreneurial proposals.

The Union of Business and Money. Evaluation of the Economic Sustainability of Social Entrepreneurship Projects

In the fall of 2022, the Social Projects Support Fund commissioned the development of a model for evaluating the impact of social entrepreneurship projects. An expert group of the model authors from the Positive Changes Factory, the Gladway Foundation, and other organizations suggested including an “economic sustainability” component alongside “social impact” and “relevance of the problem addressed.” Ten social enterprises participated in testing the model. In this material, we will present the essence of the evaluation of economic sustainability of the projects proposed under the model developed, and why its methodology can aid in making the right decisions.

Fostering social entrepreneurship through public administration support

This research empirically examines the role of the Romanian public administration in supporting social entrepreneurship initiatives to address local community development challenges. Data were collected from a survey of 145 representatives of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) working closely with Romanian public administration institutions involved in social entrepreneurship projects. Increased awareness of social problems and publicly funded incentives enable social entrepreneurs to develop social projects. Descriptive statistical analyses were used to test several hypotheses based on the theoretical background. According to the analyses, high involvement of local public administrations in social entrepreneurship initiatives is strongly correlated with the importance of social projects for local communities and with citizens’ positive perception of the managers of public institutions. High involvement of local public administrations is moderately correlated with citizens’ interest in supporting social causes and projects that add value to the community. It is also weakly correlated with the interest of private companies in co-financing such projects through public–private partnerships (PPPs) and the capacity of public institutions to attract non-reimbursable European funds for this purpose. This research contributes to the entrepreneurship literature by illustrating the role of public institutions in strengthening relationships with private companies and NGOs to develop social projects.

A Conceptual Model of Eco- Green Project Social Entrepreneurial Intention Learning

The final stage of this research activity has the urgency of forming independent leading social entrepreneurs in higher education institutions so as to produce graduates who are qualified, competitive and able to create innovations and creations. The general objective of the activity is to develop Eco-Green project learning tools through social entrepreneurial activities based on local wisdom values. This model is expected to be able to serve as social entrepreneurship learning material for students which leads to the creation of excellent graduates in the future. In the early stages of research, a description of the values of local wisdom that can be applied in the creation of an eco-green learning model for social entrepreneurship projects for students was carried out. Participatory action research activities are expected to become mini-theories as a basis for model testing and needs analysis in developing a social enterprise eco-green project learning model in the second year completely. The conceptual model proposes that the elaboration of social entrepreneurship eco-green project learning materials as a trigger for student entrepreneurial motivation can be influenced by the variables of religiosity, subjective norms and self-efficacy with local wisdom values as moderators. The final stage of the activity is expected to form a proven conceptual model and to realize the teaching materials for the ecogreen social entrepreneurship project based on local wisdom values that have been tested for validity and reliability and experiment research for the future.

РОЗВИТОК СОЦІАЛЬНОГО ПІДПРИЄМНИЦТВА В УКРАЇНІ

The article is devoted to the issue of relevance and development of social entrepreneurship in Ukraine. Social entrepreneurship is a relevant way of development of any society, as it combines a social mission with a business approach. The relevance of social entrepreneurship is determined by the fact that it can provide solutions to social problems that cannot be solved by the state or commercial organizations. Social enterprises can work in such sectors as health care, education, ecology, social assistance, and others. They ensure the development of socio-economic systems and reduce the impact of inequality on society. The article examines the factors that influence the growing popularity of the implementation of social entrepreneurship, among which the need for innovation, increasing public interest in social issues, and others can be highlighted. Based on this, the advantages and disadvantages of social enterprises were determined. The experience of conducting this form of business in the most successful European countries, such as Great Britain, France, Germany, and the Netherlands, is also analyzed. There are many successful examples of social enterprises implemented in Ukraine. The authors also proposed several ways of implementing social entrepreneurship projects with the aim of post-war recovery of Ukraine. The purpose of the article is to clarify the basic principles of social entrepreneurship, the reasons for its growing popularity in Europe and Ukraine in particular. Also, to analyze the experience of the most successful European countries in the implementation and support of social enterprises, as well as to investigate aspects of the development of this business in Ukraine. To propose possible options for the post-war recovery of Ukraine through the implementation of social entrepreneurship projects. Even though the number of scientists who researched the issue of social entrepreneurship is large, in today's realities there are very few works that consider the issue of social entrepreneurship as part of the post-war reconstruction of Ukraine. The authors show in the article that social enterprises create innovative solutions for social problems, create new jobs and reduce unemployment. They also provide affordable services for the population, solve problems in the fields of education, health care and ecology

INGOs and social economy: international and national legal regulation

The article analyzes the status and activities of international non-governmental organizations, as well as phenomenon of social economy, social entrepreneurship and models of interaction and its promotion by international intergovernmental organizations. The ideology of social entrepreneurship is widespread – entrepreneurial activity that is focused on solving social problems, using innovative methods and technologies worldwide. Despite the sufficient popularity of the idea of social economy in the world, there are no clear boundaries for the term «social entrepreneurship», which is an obstacle to the institutionalization of this phenomenon in many countries. The terms «social entrepreneurship» and «social economy» were introduced by the international intergovernmental organizations as well as by the national legal regulation. An analysis of various international and regional approaches has shown that social entrepreneurship in scientific papers is considered in a narrow and broad sense. The article analyzes different international and regional models of regulating the social entrepreneurship projects activities, providing examples from America, European and post-Soviet countries. The final conclusion is that the INGOs and IIGOs are interacting. Social enterprises can play a key role in addressing pressing social and environmental challenges and supporting inclusive growth. Moreover, they can create new employment opportunities, especially for vulnerable groups of population especially in the context of the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Stakeholder Mapping For Social Entrepreneurship Projects

The article discusses stakeholder theory and stakeholder definitions. The methods of stakeholder analysis known in the world practice are investigated: power-influence-interest grid, stakeholder cube, salience model. A step-by-step stakeholders mapping outline is given. The methodology for categorizing stakeholders has been developed by the author, based on a resource approach. Based on three types of resources (administrative, financial and informational), an integral indicator of the importance of stakeholders is calculated and mapped. The stakeholder mapping allows you to optimally allocate time and attention to stakeholders, as well as develop effective communication plans for the company and stakeholder engagement strategy.

Analisis Dampak Kanvas Bisnis Model Pada Proyek Kewirausahaan Sosial untuk Aplikasi Keselamatan Diri (FSA)

The beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic required humans to spend more time at home because of the government's policy of limiting activities. This study turned out to be a source of trigger for the emergence of social violence in society. Data shows that the level of violence in Indonesia, particularly in Jakarta, is increasing as the Covid-19 pandemic continues. All forms of violence can occur anywhere and anytime. Although various services are provided to victims of violence and improvements in education and technology this is not enough to reduce the violence in Indonesia. This article was written using a qualitative method by analyzing the social impact of the business model canvas to design a feel safe application (FSA). The data used helps strengthen why this FSA project needs to be made as a social entrepreneurship project. The data was obtained through secondary data from government publications and publications related to research that discussed increased social violence in the household and the environment since the COVID-19 pandemic. Implementing FSA as one of the social entrepreneurship projects is expected to impact the community by minimizing the number of violence and increasing public awareness of violence and its impact on victims.

Social entrepreneurship in the mechanism of realization of constitutional rights and freedoms of man and citizen

The article is devoted to the consideration of the concept and legal nature of social business through the prism of the mechanism of realizationof the constitutional rights and freedoms of a person and a citizen and the peculiarities of the implementation of social business models in Ukraine. The article analyzes successful social entrepreneurship projects that built their model taking into account two factors: the business component and the social component.
 Problematic issues caused by the introduction of martial law in Ukraine and aggression by the Russian Federation in the sphere of the realization of constitutional rights, in particular the right to social protection, to work in conditions of war, are outlined. Taking into account the large number of internally displaced persons, destroyed enterprises, persons who need additional financial support and deficit in the budget, the importance of social entrepreneurship is substantiated.
 It is noted that local communities around the world play an increasingly important role in solving social problems. Ukraine is also following the path of decentralization, and it is really working. Due to the desire of a certain target group to take responsibility and the will of the center to give it,new initiatives arise that can change the world.
 In the course of the study, the authors come to the conclusion that social entrepreneurship can symbolize the departure of Ukrainian society fromcollectivism and the transition to individualism, where legal entities and natural personsentrepreneurs, through their activities on their own initiative, create decent conditions for the life of socially vulnerable segments of the population.

Companies providing tourism services a social entrepreneurship project

The external tourism operating agencies that provide services to Tecnológico Espíritu Santo hinder, impede or delay the touristeducational development of the students of the Institution, for this reason we present the proposal for the creation of a tourism operating agency for the educational sector that provides tourist services to Tecnológico Universitario Espíritu Santo, regulated by the pertinent entities of the Institution for its operative functioning, carrying out the creation, promotion and commercialization of varied tourist packages that allow the insertion of the students and professors of the career for interaction and learning towards the challenge of the labor world, therefore it is detached from the intermediation.

Articulation Strategy for the Strengthening of the Management of Social Entrepreneurship Projects, South Region of Colombia Experience

Social entrepreneurship has an increasingly important role in the solution of current social challenges. The aim of this document is to establish an articulation strategy to strengthen the management of social entrepreneurship projects in a region of southern Colombia. A mixed study was carried out by collecting and analyzing qualitative and quantitative data. Actors of the social entrepreneurship ecosystem was studied. Surveys were applied to social entrepreneurs, interviews and focus groups with experts in entrepreneurship from the academic, public and private sectors were carried out. The level of development of the social entrepreneurship ecosystem was identified through the collection of primary sources. Finally, strategies were designed to strengthen the projects of this ecosystem. The strategies focused on the ecosystem community, an enabling environment, the interconnection of the Ecosystem, Entrepreneurial Development Programs, Education, and a city-wide entrepreneurial strategy.
 
 Received: 21 August 2022 / Accepted: 11 October 2022 / Published: 5 November 2022

Case Study of Utilization of Moringa Leaves in Adonara NTT Using Impact Business Model Canvas

Indonesia is one of the big countries that have abundant natural wealth. Various kinds of plants in Indonesia show that the natural wealth that exists is a producer of oxygen, minerals, vitamins, and other nutritional content needed by the human body, such as vegetables and fruits. However, behind all this wealth, according to UNICEF, Indonesia is currently facing the problem of malnutrition in which more than two million children are malnourished, and more than seven million children are stunted. This makes Indonesia one of the countries with the highest child stunting burden in the world. NTT is one part of Eastern Indonesia that is poor and has malnutrition problems. The purpose of this study was to conduct a preliminary analysis for a social entrepreneurship project by utilizing the Moringa plant that thrives in Adonara. The results of the analysis can be used as a way to overcome the problems of poverty and malnutrition through the development of social entrepreneurship. The research question posed in the study is how can IBMC analysis be used to assist in running the AMAINA social entrepreneurship project? This research is qualitative research, starting with observing environmental conditions in Adonara, then compiling questions as guidelines for conducting interviews with local residents regarding their knowledge of moringa leaf forgiveness, community empowerment, and household economic improvement. The results of this preliminary study found that the results of the IBMC analysis, financial analysis, and marketing analysis that have been carried out indicate that the AMAINA social entrepreneurship project is feasible to be developed. Keywords: social business model canvas, social enterprises, moringa plants

Social Entrepreneurial Activities for Rural Livelihood Improvement and Poverty Reduction

Many countries have begun to pay more attention to the concept of social entrepreneurship simply because it is considered as an efficient method for the sustainable development of underserved areas as well as for the acceleration of government initiatives and private investment. The activities of social entrepreneurship have emerged as an efficient method for the creation of solutions for social issues including accessibility to education, healthcare, water, food, and electricity supply. A researcher collected the data in the field and analyzed it using a qualitative case study methodology. This study was conducted at CHEMA (Community Habitat Environmental Management), a non-governmental organization in a rural area located in Karagwe, Tanzania. The research sample yielded a total of 16 important informants, including 10 employees and 6 peasants who participated in focus groups. The research findings indicated that social entrepreneurship projects relieve poverty and improve rural livelihoods in Tanzania by increasing and strengthening agricultural production, increasing people's ability to deal with hunger, preserving the environment, maximizing household income, and enhancing the effectiveness of agricultural activities. Even though social entrepreneurship has helped rural communities improve their lives and reduce poverty through its activities, the projects have not made a big difference because of problems like donor dropout, lack of knowledge, and poor infrastructure in rural areas. Despite all the advantages of social entrepreneurship projects, the social entrepreneurship concept is still in its infancy stage in Tanzania, which brings a lot of questions to society. It is advised that more research on impacts of social entrepreneurship projects should be done by scholars to gain more attention to contribute more awareness for both government and private organizations.

DEVELOPMENT OF SOCIAL ENTERPRISE AS A TOOL TO ACTIVATE THE BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT IN AGRICULTURAL REGIONS OF UKRAINE

During the period of independence, the Ukrainian economy experienced various socio-economic problems that arose as a result of certain crisis phenomena. The most negative impact of the crisis has affected the standard of living of the population living in the agricultural regions of the country. In recent years, a new and quite effective tool for solving social problems of society has appeared in the world, which is called social entrepreneurship. That is why the work is devoted to the search for opportunities for the development of social entrepreneurship as a tool for activating the business environment of the agricultural regions of Ukraine. The relevance of activating the subject of social entrepreneurship for the development of the Ukrainian economy and the creation of a business environment in the agricultural regions of the country is substantiated. It has been established that social entrepreneurship is such a unique type of business that is aimed at solving social problems of society while simultaneously fulfilling the main goal of any entrepreneur's activity - making a profit. Based on a thorough analysis of the scientific works of Ukrainian researchers, the factors of development and important aspects of the implementation of social entrepreneurship projects, the prerequisites for the emergence and spread of it in Ukraine have been identified. The features of social entrepreneurship, its differences from socially responsible business are considered. The sufficiency and exhaustive legal and regulatory framework governing the activities of social entrepreneurs in Ukraine are characterized. The most relevant directions of development of social entrepreneurship in the agricultural regions of Ukraine are substantiated. The first direction chosen was the creation of new jobs using the latest approaches and labor technologies and ensuring a decent level of remuneration and working conditions. The second direction of social entrepreneurship is the formation of an order and the implementation of professional orientation for specific professional positions, which should correct the early choice of a future profession by young people with reference to their native area and will radically reduce the level of unemployment, youth unemployment and unemployment of highly qualified workers. The third direction in the implementation of projects and initiatives of social entrepreneurship in the agricultural regions has chosen to provide the population with sufficient volumes of high-quality goods and services at adequate prices. The content of successful examples of the implementation of the ideas of social entrepreneurship in Ukraine is given and characterized. The levers of the social entrepreneurship support mechanism at the state and regional levels are determined, which include propaganda, educational, psychological and emotional, financial.