Social Enterprise Development and the Social Economy in Scotland
The report provides a comprehensive and up to date review of the current state of play in Scotland of the social enterprise sector with reference to developments in the wider UK where relevant. Brief overview of contents: ? Types of Social Enterprise ? Definitions of Social Enterprise and the Social Economy ? Policy context for developing Social Enterprise ? Intermediary Organisations supporting the development of social enterprise in Scotland ? The Needs of social economy organisations and social enterprises ? Conclusions and implications ?The social economy sector and in particular social enterprise is at an all time high in its prominence on the UK political agenda. It is being promoted as a means to modernise public services and provide jobs in disadvantaged communities by fostering a social entrepreneurial approach to the multifaceted problems facing our communities.?
