Social entrepreneurship ecosystem: The case of the state of Paraíba

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https://doi.org/10.19094/contextus.2023.81548

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entrepreneurship ecosystem, social entrepreneurship, social enterprises, social impact, case study

Abstract

This article aims to analyze the configurations of the Social Entrepreneurship Ecosystem (SEE) in Paraíba from the model described by Isenberg (2011) adapted by Audretsch et al. (2022). The case study had a qualitative approach of a descriptive and exploratory nature. The techniques were non-participant observation and semi-structured interviews. The units of analysis were the actors involved in the SEE of Paraíba. The SEE brings together a set of talents with transformative potential. However, the main challenges encountered are the lack of public policies and training. With this, the SEE of Paraíba proved to be an environment still in development, lacking interaction between the actors for the ecosystem strengthening of the region.

Author Biographies

Adriana Ramos, Federal University of Campina Grande (UFCG) 

Master in Business Administration from the Federal University of Campina Grande (UFCG) 

Tárcila Vasconcelos, Federal University of Campina Grande (UFCG) 

Master in Business Administration from the Federal University of Campina Grande (UFCG) 

Verônica Macário , Federal University of Campina Grande (UFCG) 

Professor at the Federal University of Campina Grande (UFCG) 

Post-Doctorate in Business Administration from the Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais (PUC-MG) 

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Published

2023-03-14

How to Cite

Ramos, A. de O., Vasconcelos, T. . B., & Oliveira, V. M. de. (2023). Social entrepreneurship ecosystem: The case of the state of Paraíba . Contextus - Contemporary Journal of Economics and Management, 21, e81548. https://doi.org/10.19094/contextus.2023.81548

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