Social Enterprise in South Asia
India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bhutan, Afghanistan, and the Maldives. It explores the rise of social entrepreneurship and analyzes current market dynamics through real-world examples of enterprises fostering social innovation and inclusive growth. The note emphasizes the pivotal role social enterprises play in addressing inequality and market inefficiencies. It also examines the influence of philanthropy and impact investment in shaping the sector, while highlighting regulatory gaps that hinder further progress.
Collection: HBSP (USA)
Ref: HBS-326002-E
Format: PDF
Number of pages: 18
Publication Date: Aug 26, 2025
Language: English
Review date: Mar 3, 2026
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India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bhutan, Afghanistan, and the Maldives. It explores the rise of social entrepreneurship and analyzes current market dynamics through real-world examples of enterprises fostering social innovation and inclusive growth. The note emphasizes the pivotal role social enterprises play in addressing inequality and market inefficiencies. It also examines the influence of philanthropy and impact investment in shaping the sector, while highlighting regulatory gaps that hinder further progress.
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Geographic Setting: Afghanistan;Asia;Bangladesh;Bhutan;India;Maldives;Nepal;Pakistan;Sri Lanka
Industry Setting: Agriculture sector; Banking and investment industry; Financial service sector; Information technology industry
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