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...

Social entrepreneurship is identified at European Union (EU) as a key instrument for regional cohesion and overcoming the problems of poverty and social exclusion. As part of its policy to promote the social economy and social innovation, social entrepreneurship contribute to achieving the...

The agricultural sector has always been a strategic branch of Bulgarian economy. Bulgaria has many years of experience, well-established traditions and opportunities in the sphere of agriculture and particularly in vegetable production. The evaluation and analysis of the contemporary situation...

The agricultural sector has always been a strategic branch of Bulgarian economy. Bulgaria has many years of experience, well-established traditions and opportunities in the sphere of agriculture and particularly in vegetable production. The evaluation and analysis of the contemporary situation...

In the last decade the concept of development and promotion of social economy and social entrepreneurship are part of EU policy to tackle the social exclusion of persons in a vulnerable position. Also, the model of social economy is one of the key instruments for achieving social objectives...

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...