Institutional Connection and Social Entrepreneurship: The Case of Father Georgi Fotakiev's Drug Addiction Treatment Community

Adrian Nedelchev () and Nikolay Dentchev ()
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Adrian Nedelchev: University of National and World Economy, Sofia, Bulgaria
Nikolay Dentchev: University of National and World Economy, Sofia, Bulgaria

Nauchni trudove, 2025, issue 1, 143-159

Abstract: Social entrepreneurship is an effective approach to addressing social issues through innovative solutions that generate public value. This article examines the impact of institutional support from the Bulgarian Orthodox Church on social entrepreneurship. The study focuses on a case of support exemplified by an Orthodox therapeutic community for drug addiction recovery, founded by Father Georgi Fotakiev and a group of dedicated priests. The findings reveal a unique model of institutional support, differing from approaches observed in other churches worldwide. The article presents conclusions that can contribute to building a model for sustainable support of social entrepreneurship in the face of complex social challenges.

Keywords: institutional connectivity; social entrepreneurship; Orthodox therapeutic community; support for social entrepreneurship; social enterprise ecosystem (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: H75 I38 K39 L26 L31 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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