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Социалното предприемачество като механизъм за интегриране на уязвими групи към икономическите процеси в условията на пандемия
Social Entrepreneurship as a Mechanism for Integrating Vulnerable Groups into the Pandemic Economy

Author(s): Teodora Koleva
Subject(s): Politics / Political Sciences, Politics, Social Sciences, Economy, Business Economy / Management, Sociology, Welfare systems, Health and medicine and law, Family and social welfare, Human Resources in Economy
Published by: Университет за национално и световно стопанство (УНСС)
Keywords: social enterprenourship; social inclusion; vulnerable groups
Summary/Abstract: In times of social and/or economic crises, the most vulnerable members of the society face more significant difficulties than the rest of the population. Comprehensive and strategic measures are needed to reduce social exclusion and marginalisation. Mainstreaming and promoting social entrepreneurship is important for the development of an inclusive economy. The social impact is configured by investing the revenues generated in supporting vulnerable groups on the 'margins' of socio-economic processes to engage in economic activity and create opportunities for professional and social integration. Long-term value added from economic activities leads to cost reduction and the reduction of the effects of inequalities and poverty.