The paper presents the state of social entrepreneurship in Bulgaria and Europe as a part of social economy development. Social enterprises are discussed as a sustainable business model with a clear social impact, a clearly defined target group, and a specific business purpose. The analyses...

The discussions on social and economic benefits of social enterprises in the context of Europe 2020 is the key point in a number of strategic and program documents. The paper presents social enterprises as a successful business model but also outlines the main challenges to their development....

The development of the concept of social economy in Bulgaria is marked by the need of the application of innovative instruments and approaches to social entrepreneurship encouragement. Current papers discussed the key points in the National concept of social economy, as the main strategic...

The role of social enterprises and their development in contemporary society is recently discussed through the perspectives set in the EU strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth. Current paper makes a review of different forms and types of social enterprises outlining the main...

Current paper presents an analyses of different legal and organizational forms and types of social enterprises in Bulgaria. Key findings on the facts and figures on social entrepreneurship are scrutinized and conclusions are made concerning main legislative and policy implications for...

The paper presents the benefits of support to social enterprises and the advantages of social economy and makes analyses of the policies and strategies encouraging development of social entrepreneurship in Bulgaria. The priorities are examined in the context of social enterprises impact on...

The paper discusses the significance and the role of social economy development through the example of the Republic of Bulgaria as a member-state of the European union abiding to the European legislation, strategies and policies but also establishing and implementing such in accordance to the...

The paper considers the need of social enterprises development in Europe and their impact in the most important aspects in connection with sustainable development. Barriers to growth in social enterprising and social entrepreneurship enablers are presented. Recommendation and conclusions are...

The principles in functioning of social enterprises in Europe are discussed as part of the development of the concept of social economy. Positioning of social enterprises, the risks they face and contemporary challenges are presented focusing on the main conclusions on the ways of social...

The promotion of innovative ideas in public policy is crucial to support the values of an active oriented problem solving social system. These views underlie the ongoing social reforms in various countries and focus on the development of social entrepreneurship and the role of social...