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Empowering Innovation: Advancing Social Entrepreneurship Policies in Croatia

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  • Sanja Tišma

    (Institute for Development and International Relations IRMO, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia)

  • Mira Mileusnić Škrtić

    (Environmental Health Engineering, University of Applied Health Sciences, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia)

  • Sanja Maleković

    (Institute for Development and International Relations IRMO, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia)

  • Daniela Angelina Jelinčić

    (Institute for Development and International Relations IRMO, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia)

  • Ivana Keser

    (Institute for Development and International Relations IRMO, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia)

Abstract

This paper examines the impact of public policy guidelines on social entrepreneurship in Croatia, focusing on regional disparities and the effectiveness of various policy areas. Using a mixed-method approach, this research highlights how these variations influence policy outcomes, particularly in terms of the diverse levels of support across regions. The findings reveal the necessity of adopting region-specific and policy-area-specific strategies to effectively nurture a robust social entrepreneurship ecosystem. Additionally, enhancing public awareness and education is found to be critical for fostering a supportive environment for social entrepreneurship.

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  • Sanja Tišma & Mira Mileusnić Škrtić & Sanja Maleković & Daniela Angelina Jelinčić & Ivana Keser, 2024. "Empowering Innovation: Advancing Social Entrepreneurship Policies in Croatia," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 16(15), pages 1-28, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jsusta:v:16:y:2024:i:15:p:6650-:d:1449381
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