Influence means fostering competencies of social entrepreneurship

ENIn development of modern Lithuanian countryside, special attention is given to development of rural areas, which is based on social entrepreneurship oriented towards development of social economy in countryside by strengthening competitive abilities of rural areas. Therefore social entrepreneurship should be related to a model alternative to business as new form of socio-cultural activity that gives an alternative to responsible social behaviour and instrument of adaptation that ensures connection between investment and territorial development. The article analyzes influence means fostering competencies of social entrepreneurship in the context of territorial development. Based on the analysis performed, there are highlighted marks influencing competencies of social entrepreneurship and factors fostering entrepreneurship competencies in rural areas. Key words: social entrepreneurship, entrepreneurship competencies, territorial development.