Details
Intermediary Organisation: European Commission
Year: 2024
Subject
With the Swedish Social Enterprise Monitor 2023-2024, Mötesplats Social Innovation’s ambition is to drive the development of data collection and research-based knowledge to contribute to the research field, create a shared knowledge base, and support policy work. Through knowledge alliances in regional and national collaboration, they hope to strengthen and support the social economy in Sweden and across Europe.
Abstract
The Swedish Social Enterprise Monitor 2023-2024 report shows that the biggest obstacle for social enterprises is the lack of knowledge and understanding among banks, investors, and support organisations regarding the significance of the value created by social enterprises. Limited knowledge and understanding among stakeholders in the entrepreneurial ecosystem of how social entrepreneurship and the promotion of societal value lead to long-term savings for society restrict the opportunities and activities of social entrepreneurs in the market. A variety of available business models are often used by “purpose-driven” social enterprises, but there is a need for business models that are better suited to social enterprises and include the components and steps required to effect change within the social system, including resources and financing opportunities.
