Development of social entrepreneurship in Latvia
ENThe concept of Social Enterprise is still relatively new in Latvia and as such, is not well understood. For example, the terms “social enterprise” and “social entrepreneurship” very often were used interchangeably in policy documents and research materials. Social entrepreneurship typically refers to an entrepreneurial activity undertaken by specific individuals or organizations in pursuit of social goals. Basically, social entrepreneurship was the one of NGO activities to support people with special needs. The aim of the research paper is to examine experience and trends, development of Social Entrepreneurship in all Baltic States and compare Latvian experience with the experience of Estonia and Lithuania, because all Baltic States face the same social problems today, and all Baltic States had the same historical experience, all three countries celebrate 100 years birthday. We had similar past, we could have very similar development for new ideas in the future. To attain the aim, author studied the Law of Social Entrepreneurship in Latvia and Lithuania, investigated situation in Estonia, participate in conferences and seminars for social enterprises. The research shows that the Social Enterprises in Baltic Countries are very different even if aim of social enterprises is the same for all three countries.
