Social entrepreneurship. The contribution of individual entrepreneurs to sustainable development

Christian Seelos and Johanna Mair ()
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Christian Seelos: Sustainable Strategies Group
Johanna Mair: IESE Business School, Postal: Research Division, Av Pearson 21, 08034 Barcelona, SPAIN

No D/553, IESE Research Papers from IESE Business School

Abstract: Social entrepreneurship is a phenomenon that has resisted attempts to establish a clear definition. A focus on organizational structures and/or what constitutes a worthy social cause has created a diverse set of terminology. Observing the positive social impact of entrepreneurs catering to basic needs, this paper recognizes their unique role in efficiently contributing to the achievement of sustainable development goals. From this perspective, the term "social" can be much better defined. The frameworks proposed in this paper should guide much-needed further research and facilitate decision making about more focused support from a financial as well as a learning perspective.

Keywords: Social entrepreneurship; sustainable development; value creation; needs (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 19 pages
Date: 2004-05-03
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