Social Entrepreneurship: Policies and Practice in Malaysia

Yasmin Rasyid and Robert Bowen ()
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Yasmin Rasyid: EcoKnights
Robert Bowen: Swansea University

Chapter Chapter 6 in Entrepreneurial Activity in Malaysia, 2021, pp 117-134 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract This chapter discusses the development of policies and practices within the Malaysian social entrepreneurship ecosystem, with the aim of understanding the role of social entrepreneurship in an emerging economy. While still a new concept in Malaysia, government efforts are accelerating the sector’s growth. This chapter evaluates the prominent issues of social entrepreneurship in Malaysia, focussing on the actions of policymakers in furthering the reach of social entrepreneurship, as well as analysing working examples. Five case studies of social entrepreneurship across Malaysia are discussed, which underline the growth of the social entrepreneurship ecosystem across the country. Findings point to several challenges for such companies, notably awareness of social enterprises, a lack of legal definition, and limited resources, particularly financial and human resources.

Keywords: Social entrepreneurship; Policy; Practice; Malaysia (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2021
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DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-77753-1_6

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