ASSESSING THE INFLUENCE OF SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP ON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: A QUANTITATIVE STUDY

Abstract

This paper examines the impact of social entrepreneurship in community development in Pakistan using quantitative research. The current phenomenon of social entrepreneurship as integrating innovative and effective approaches to address social problems has constantly aroused interest in the process of stimulating community’s development. The significance and purpose of this current research is to conduct a systematic analysis of the correlation between social entrepreneurship in an agenda of community enhancement involving; economic growth, social welfare, infrastructure growth, social inclusion and environmental regeneration. The surveys were carried out in a community sample across Pakistan to measure the number and operations of identified social enterprises. The findings affirm positive and statistically significant relationship between SE and PD and hence the show that SE can be a powerful tool for change in the society. Therefore, this research fills the knowledge gap in regard to community development through social enterprises and made the following policy implications to promote social entrepreneurship in Pakistan.