Social entrepreneurship

Research “Social Initiatives of Small and Medium Businesses and Social Entrepreneurship in Belarus”

The work of the IPM/BEROC research center is devoted to the social activity of business and is based on the results of a survey of small and medium-sized enterprises in Belarus. A rough estimate of the share of social enterprises among Belarusian SMEs was 7.6%. The solution of social, environmental and / or cultural problems is the main goal of such enterprises. This determines the high potential of such subjects in the systematic solution of socially significant problems.

The potential of entrepreneurship support centers in the context of promoting social entrepreneurship in Belarus

The study was conducted in April-May 2019 by the Belarusian Economic Research and Education Center BEROC by order of the Representative Office of the Dortmund International Educational Center in the Republic of Belarus. 27 Entrepreneurship Support Centers and 7 business incubators took part in the survey.

Social enterprise: from idea to launch

Authors: Tatyana Dragan, Elena Chernookaya, Natalia Khozyaeva and others.

This publication is addressed primarily to those who are interested in creating a social enterprise. It presents examples of social enterprises in Germany and Belarus, the main stages that they go through in their development, provides recommendations for the development of social entrepreneurship in Belarus. The publication describes previous developments in the field of social entrepreneurship and will be useful for use by the founders of a social enterprise at all stages. Beginning social entrepreneurs, as well as existing enterprises, will be able to obtain, depending on the stage of development, the necessary information for their activities.

Practical aspects of social entrepreneurship in Belarus

Author: Yu. N. Makeichik

The purpose of this manual is to form readers' basic knowledge and understanding of the practical foundations of doing business with a social component at different stages of business development in Belarus. The book includes 7 main sections: “Full cycle social enterprise model”, “Strategy”, “Aspects of finance and law”, “Management and processes”, “HR management”, “Marketing and communication”, “Evaluation and reporting”. It is intended as a manual for representatives of small and medium-sized businesses, as well as all those interested in social entrepreneurship.

Business with a plus: social entrepreneurship in Belarus

Authors: O.A. Shevchenko, A.A. Lis, A.S. Zhirmont.

The publication contains successful business stories of social entrepreneurs in the Republic of Belarus. The team of authors tried to tell about the ways in which ordinary people come to the idea of becoming social entrepreneurs, what motivates them, who helps and why they are so persistently moving towards the realization of their social goals.

Video about social enterprises in Belarus

Social entrepreneurs talk about their experiences and plans for the future. “The success of a social enterprise is measured not by the amount of profit, but by the achieved social or environmental effect. Hundreds of our colleagues produce authentic products, educational and recreational equipment, implement environmental approaches and create conditions for the development of the potential of each person…”

Project "SocBizAccelerator" in support of social entrepreneurs in Belarus

In June 2021, the SocBizAccelerator project was launched, aimed at supporting Belarusian social enterprises in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic and other modern challenges. It is planned to increase their financial stability and social impact through training, mentoring support and exchange of experience with local and foreign colleagues.