Empowering Innovation: Advancing Social Entrepreneurship Policies in Croatia

Sanja Tišma (), Mira Mileusnić Škrtić (), Sanja Maleković, Daniela Angelina Jelinčić and Ivana Keser
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Sanja Tišma: Institute for Development and International Relations IRMO, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
Mira Mileusnić Škrtić: Environmental Health Engineering, University of Applied Health Sciences, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
Sanja Maleković: Institute for Development and International Relations IRMO, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
Daniela Angelina Jelinčić: Institute for Development and International Relations IRMO, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
Ivana Keser: Institute for Development and International Relations IRMO, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia

Sustainability, 2024, vol. 16, issue 15, 1-28

Abstract: This paper examines the impact of public policy guidelines on social entrepreneurship in Croatia, focusing on regional disparities and the effectiveness of various policy areas. Using a mixed-method approach, this research highlights how these variations influence policy outcomes, particularly in terms of the diverse levels of support across regions. The findings reveal the necessity of adopting region-specific and policy-area-specific strategies to effectively nurture a robust social entrepreneurship ecosystem. Additionally, enhancing public awareness and education is found to be critical for fostering a supportive environment for social entrepreneurship.

Keywords: social entrepreneurship; public policy guidelines; regional disparities; stakeholder perceptions; policy implementation; socio-economic contexts (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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