Boosting Social Entrepreneurship and Social Enterprise Development in Ireland
In-depth policy review
Ireland is home to a vibrant social enterprise community, active in essential sectors
such as health, care, and education, as well as local development and cultural and
creative sectors. This report provides an in-depth analysis of social entrepreneurship
and social enterprises in Ireland. It identifies the country’s strengths and challenges
and provides policy recommendations. An action plan with concrete and actionable measures
is also provided to support Ireland in the development of its new national social
enterprise policy. Following an overview of the socio-economic landscape (Chapter
1), the report describes factors underpinning social entrepreneurship, social enterprises
and the social economy in the context of Ireland (Chapter 2); analyses the institutional
and legal framework around social enterprises (Chapter 3); explores conditions and
opportunities for access to finance and funding (Chapter 4); navigates developments
in access to public and private markets for social enterprises (Chapter 5); looks
at the existing state of social impact measurement and data availability on social
enterprises (Chapter 6) and concludes with skills and business development for social
entrepreneurship (Chapter 7).
Published on November 16, 2023
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