Asia’s social entrepreneurs: Do well … Do good … Do sustainably
Publication Type
Book
Publication Date
10-2021
Abstract
Social enterprises of all forms drive inclusive growth by creating social and economic networks, and a stable ecosystem, that enable societies to grow and prosper. This book presents a collection of ten case studies that demonstrate the important role played by social enterprises in driving inclusive growth in Asia’s economies. Unlike the traditional models, such as NGOs and charities, that are donor dependent for funding, a social enterprise is a hybrid business model that includes both social mission and revenue generation goals to ensure sustainability and self-reliance. The ten case studies in the book provide a ringside view of how social enterprises operate and evolve to create, sustain, and scale up their social impact. Readers will gain a practical understanding of how social entrepreneurs struggle to maintain a balance between their two seemingly contradictory goals of creating social value and generating economic returns. The book carries the readers on the journey of each of these ten social enterprises, offering unique and valuable insights into the motivations, tribulations, successes, and even failures of these organisations—critical for continued learning, contribution, and innovation in the domain.
Keywords
Social entrepreneurship, Asia, case studies
Discipline
Asian Studies | Business Law, Public Responsibility, and Ethics | Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | Strategic Management Policy
Research Areas
Strategy and Organisation
First Page
1
Last Page
160
ISBN
9781003203582
Identifier
10.4324/9781003203582
Publisher
Routledge
City or Country
London
Citation
THOMAS, Howard and JOSHI, Havovi Heerjee.
Asia’s social entrepreneurs: Do well … Do good … Do sustainably. (2021). 1-160.
Available at: https://ink.library.smu.edu.sg/lkcsb_research/7089
External URL
https://search.library.smu.edu.sg/permalink/65SMU_INST/naremq/alma99520362202601
Additional URL
https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003203582