Social Enterprise Transformation and Its Effects on Socio-economic Development: A Comparative Case Study of Developed and Developing Countries

Li Qi (), Hero Rana Barua Mito () and Mousumi Akter ()
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Li Qi: Zhengzhou University
Hero Rana Barua Mito: Zhengzhou University
Mousumi Akter: Zhengzhou University

Journal of the Knowledge Economy, 2025, vol. 16, issue 1, No 47, 1307-1326

Abstract: Abstract In the contemporary era, the phenomenon of social enterprises (SE) exerting influence on global socio-economic advancement has garnered substantial attention, bearing profound implications for the contemporary economic landscape. Both emerging and established nations frequently bear witness to its consequential effects on their economies, as the transformation of social enterprises engenders far-reaching impacts on socio-economic growth. This study aims to systematically compare the discernible effects of global social enterprise transformation on 20 developed and developing countries socio-economic development. The consequent discussion examines into the intricate dynamics of social enterprises undergoing transformation, functioning as collaborative entities encompassing the private, public, and civil sectors. These entities continuously refine their methodologies in alignment with their objectives, as evidenced by an exhaustive review of diverse case studies spanning the global landscape of social enterprises. Initiatives such as revitalization, acquisitions, and heightened operational efficacy collectively serve as concerted endeavors to attain sustainable societal progress across the realms of economics, culture, and politics. The findings of this research posit that the transformation of social enterprises significantly contributes to the global socio-economic development paradigm. Notably, our results indicate that the impact and outcomes of social enterprise transformation exhibit a pronounced magnitude in developed and developing countries in effective way to take economic development to another level. This comparative case study, focusing on both developed and developing countries, aims to provide nuanced insights into the intricate interplay between social enterprise transformation and socio-economic development on a global scale.

Keywords: Socio-economic development; Social-enterprise; Transformation; Progress; Developing countries; Developed countries (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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