The strategic goals of raising competitiveness, human resources development, employment, incomes and social integration along with strategic priorities as infrastructure, entrepreneurship encouragement, favorable business environment, balanced territorial development, etc. consider knowledge and...

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...

The concept of corporate social responsibility (CSR) considering competitiveness and sustainability issues in contemporary globalizing world is closely linked to organic production being a production system applying holistic approaches in the overall management and production activities and...

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 presents some of the key implications on social enterprises and social entrepreneurship. Social entrepreneurs are presented in the context of social economy and social entrepreneurship. Different types of social enterprises are considered and main conclusions on the business model and...