The Structure and Dynamics of Social Entrepreneurship in Chile 2016

The research into the Structure and Dynamics of Social Entrepreneurship in Chile has made an in-depth exploration of the key processes and mechanisms through which social enterprises and socially-oriented start-ups create inclusion and social innovation, as well as the contexts in which social enterprises thrive. The study has been motivated by the high growth of social entrepreneurship in Chile in recent years, calling for action around the creation of social and economic impact in the formation of start-ups, capturing public attention and attracting a significant number of organizations and institutions of various kinds, which have come together around the core idea of proposing solutions to be considered in their public and private programs and plans. The incorporation of social and environmental practices has contributed to legitimacy, market value, and the improvement of these companies’ operating structures. This augments not only their capacity to create value, but also their capacity to adapt and recover in situations of crisis and social pressures.