Social entrepreneurship as a form of social responsibility in Bulgaria

Social entrepreneurship is becoming a popular form of social responsibility and a way to solve a variety of urgent social problems. In order for a society to boost social entrepreneurship it needs a specific environment where such ideas can emerge and develop into an active business activity. This p...

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Main Authors: Ilieva-Koleva Daniela, Dobreva Julia
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University Dzon Nezbit 2015-01-01
Series:Megatrend Revija
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Online Access:http://scindeks-clanci.ceon.rs/data/pdf/1820-3159/2015/1820-31591502123I.pdf
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Summary:Social entrepreneurship is becoming a popular form of social responsibility and a way to solve a variety of urgent social problems. In order for a society to boost social entrepreneurship it needs a specific environment where such ideas can emerge and develop into an active business activity. This paper aims to provide a comprehensive literature review of the terms social responsibility and social entrepreneurship and to examine the current social entrepreneurship activities in Bulgaria. The analysis highlights the importance of social entrepreneurial ideas for improving the business climate in the country. A number of case studies are discussed to provide evidence of particular entrepreneurial activities which have successfully solved a number of social problems.
ISSN:1820-3159