Social Entrepreneurship: A Catalyst for Sustainable Development

Ines Ben Chikha

Faculty of Economic Sciences and Management of Sfax, Tunisia

Biography :

Ines Ben Chikha received her PhD degree in Management Science from the Faculty of Economics and Management Sciences of Sfax, Tunisia in 2016. She also received a master’s degree in Entrepreneurship from the Higher Institute of Business Administration of Sfax, Tunisia in 2011. She served as a reviewer for several top ranked journals. Her current research interests focus on social entrepreneur­ship, and entrepreneurial support and intention.

Abstract :

This study explores the growing role of social entrepreneurship as a driver of change in addressing social, environmental, and economic challenges. It emphasizes the crucial importance of this approach in promot­ing sustainable development by proposing economic models that address social and environmental needs, offering innovative solutions, and optimizing resource use. The paper specifically examines the relationship between the value created by social entrepreneurship (economic, social, and environmental) and sustainability (economic, social, and environmental). It proposes a conceptual model demonstrating that the value created by social entrepreneurship significantly impacts sustainability. These findings highlight the need to promote social entrepreneurship and encourage social entrepreneurs to engage in sustainable development to drive growth. Achieving this goal requires close collaboration among social entrepreneurs, policymakers, and other stakeholders.

Keywords: Social entrepreneurship; sustainable development; creating economic value; creating environmen­tal value; creating social value.