Potential of Non-Governmental Organisations in Social Entrepreneurship From the Perspective of a Regional City

Abstract

Employment of people with disabilities is very important in reducing the risk of poverty, social inte-gration and participation in society. As it is difficult for people with disabilities to integrate into the la-bour market, social enterprises can be considered as a new opportunity for employment and social in-clusion. This study investigates opportunities for social entrepreneurship development based on non-governmental organisations from the perspective of a regional city in Latvia. The paper applies ana-lytical study of secondary sources and in-depth interviews with representatives of non-governmental organisations. The results indicate that non-governmental organisations offer diverse potential for so-cial entrepreneurship development, and various forms of cooperation with local authorities might be possible.

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“…Local governance is part of network logic, positioning SE organizations at the center of the regional con􀅫iguration and combining geographical and organizational proximities. Social entrepreneurship organizations can enhance local governance by generating employment opportunities and addressing community social needs (Oborenko, 2018). SE organizations have established themselves as key players in the construction of local governance networks.…”