Emphasizes that social enterprises are accountable to a broader group of stakeholders (community, environment) rather than just shareholders.

Several theories underpin the study and practice of social entrepreneurship:

Focused on moving beyond local solutions to transforming systemic, interconnected root causes of social issues. 3. Key Methodologies and Approaches

Evaluates success based on People, Planet, and Profit.

The fundamental motivation for social enterprises is to address unmet needs, such as poverty alleviation, education inequality, or environmental sustainability.

Social enterprises often occupy a hybrid space, utilizing market-driven strategies (trading, service delivery) to fund their social missions, rather than relying solely on grants or donations.

Social Entrepreneurship: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications