Socialno podjetništvo v Sloveniji in Latviji: dejavniki razvoja in vpliv na družbo : magistrsko delo

Senič, Rebeka (author), Stanimirović, Tatjana (mentor), Stanimirović, Dalibor (comentor)

Magistrsko delo obravnava socialno podjetništvo kot temeljno komponento tretjega sektorja, z osredotočenostjo na primerjavi razvoja in vloge socialnih podjetij v Sloveniji in Latviji. Ugotavlja se, da tradicionalni tržni mehanizmi ne zadoščajo za reševanje družbenih problemov, zato je nujno razvijati podjetniške modele, ki združujejo inovativnost in družbeno odgovornost za zmanjševanje izključenosti. Cilj raziskave je poglobljeno preučiti institucionalne razlike in skupne značilnosti razvoja socialnega podjetništva v Sloveniji in Latviji ter oceniti njihov vpliv na družbo, predvsem za izboljšanje kakovosti življenja in spodbujanje vključujočega družbenega okolja. Raziskava bo identificirala dejavnike, ki vplivajo na rast socialnih podjetij v Sloveniji, analizirala podporne mehanizme, zakonodajo in dostop do financiranja, ter preverila povezavo med razvojem socialnih podjetij in družbenim razvojem. V raziskavi je uporabljena kombinacija kvalitativnih in kvantitativnih metod – analiza zakonodajnih okvirov, študija primerov in primerjalna analiza institucionalnih praks ter strateških usmeritev. Metodologija je omogočila celovit vpogled v raznolikost in izzive obeh okolij. Rezultati kažejo, da socialna podjetja v Sloveniji in Latviji pomembno prispevajo k izboljšanju socialne vključenosti, zaposlovanju ranljivih skupin in razvoju lokalnih skupnosti. Kljub razlikam v zakonodajni podpori, financiranju in institucionalnih praksah so temeljne vrednote in cilji socialnih podjetij v obeh okoljih primerljivi. Namen magistrskega dela je prispevati k razumevanju pomena socialnega podjetništva kot trajnostnega mehanizma za reševanje družbenih izzivov. Praktični prispevek sloni na razumevanju institucionalnih mehanizmov in dostopanju do financiranja ter se odraža v priporočilih za izboljšanje podpornega okolja in oblikovanje bolj vključujočih politik, zlasti v slovenskem prostoru. Rezultati so pomembni tako za oblikovalce politik kot tudi za nosilce družbenih inovacij ter širšo družbo.

• Language: Slovenian
• Keywords: socialna ekonomija, socialno podjetništvo, socialno podjetje, Slovenija, Latvija, socialna vključenost, trajnostni razvoj
• Work type: Master's thesis/paper
• Typology: 2.09 - Master's Thesis
• Organization: FU - Faculty of Administration
• Place of publishing: Ljubljana
• Publisher: [R. Senič]
• Year: 2025
• Number of pages: XI, 138 str.
• PID: 20.500.12556/RUL-175462
• UDC: 330.342.146(497.4:474.3)(043.2)
• COBISS.SI-ID: 255299331
• Publication date in RUL: 28.10.2025

Secondary language

• Language: English
• Title: Social entrepreneurship in Slovenia and Latvia: development factors and impact on society

Abstract

The master’s thesis examines social entrepreneurship as a fundamental component of the third sector, focusing on the comparison of the development and role of social enterprises in Slovenia and Latvia. It highlights that traditional market mechanisms are insufficient to address complex social problems, making it essential to develop entrepreneurial models that combine innovation and social responsibility to reduce exclusion. The aim of the research is to conduct an in-depth examination of institutional differences and shared characteristics in the development of social entrepreneurship in Slovenia and Latvia and to assess their impact on society, particularly in terms of improving quality of life and promoting a more inclusive social environment. The research will identify factors influencing the growth of social enterprises in Slovenia, analyse support mechanisms, legislation, and access to financing, and examine the relationship between the development of social enterprises and broader social development. The study applies a combination of qualitative and quantitative methods, including legislative framework analysis, case studies, and comparative analysis of institutional practices and strategic orientations. This methodology enabled a comprehensive insight into the diversity and challenges of both environments. The results show that social enterprises in Slovenia and Latvia make a significant contribution to improving social inclusion, employing vulnerable groups, and developing local communities. Despite differences in legislative support, funding, and institutional practices, the core values and objectives of social enterprises in both contexts are comparable. The purpose of the thesis is to contribute to the understanding of social entrepreneurship as a sustainable mechanism for addressing societal challenges. The practical contribution lies in understanding institutional mechanisms and access to financing, resulting in recommendations for improving the support environment and creating more inclusive policies, particularly in the Slovenian context. The results are relevant to policymakers, social innovators, and society at large.

• Keywords: social economy, social entrepreneurship, social enterprise, Slovenia, Latvia, social inclusion, sustainable development