SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP AS AN EFFECTIVE MECHANISM OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN UKRAINE ; СОЦІАЛЬНЕ ПІДПРИЄМНИЦТВО ЯК ЕФЕКТИВНИЙ МЕХАНІЗМ СТАЛОГО РОЗВИТКУ В УКРАЇНІ

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Abstract

Formulation of the problem. The strategic perspective and the main trend of sustainable and dynamic socio-economic progress of modern states is socially oriented development, one of the main generators of which is social innovation. Innovative technologies include extraordinary ways of solving social problems that had no analogues before. Social entrepreneurship is a social innovation that serves as a mechanism for social transformation and sustainable development in the framework of non-profit or profitable entrepreneurial activity. Research goals. Investigate the peculiarities of social entrepreneurship development in modern Ukraine, prove the need to consolidate the term "social entrepreneurship" at the legislative level and regulate the tax base of this industry. Propose ways to increase the efficiency of social entrepreneurship development in accordance with the goals of sustainable development in Ukraine, which would coordinate the efforts of all stakeholders - social entrepreneurs, NGOs and the state. Main material. The article analyzes approaches to the definition of the concept of "social entrepreneurship". International experience in the field of social entrepreneurship is considered. The peculiarities of social entrepreneurship in modern Ukraine as an innovative social technology are defined. The main barriers and problems of social enterprise development are justified. It has been established that in modern conditions there is an insufficient level of development of social entrepreneurship in Ukraine. The liability to strengthen the role of the state in creating favorable conditions for the development of social entrepreneurship has been acknowledged. Conclusions and the prospects of further research. The development of social entrepreneurship in Ukraine is a long process that can be accelerated by considering the formation of social entrepreneurship as an important independent direction of socio-economic reform policy. In addition, the development of social entrepreneurship supports the global goals of sustainable development to 2030 proclaimed by the resolution of the United Nations General Assembly of September 25, 2015 № 70/1 and fully meets the goals of sustainable development of Ukraine for the period up to 2030. To provide sustainable development to social entrepreneurship, the state needs systematic support in this area. It should be noted that the development of social entrepreneurship is beneficial to the state, as it is focused on employment and social adaptation of socially vulnerable groups, as well as providing them with certain social services. In addition, it reduces the burden on the budget and reduces social tensions in society. Social entrepreneurship is at the intersection of traditional entrepreneurship and charity, for their separation and correct interpretation it is necessary to enshrine at law the term "social enterprise", to prescribe clear requirements for the characteristics of the enterprise and the criteria by which the enterprise can be called social. The priority is also the legal definition of organizational and legal forms of these enterprises, for which we can use the international experience, the analysis of which is provided in the article. At the same time, any experience of social entrepreneurship, successful in one country, cannot be transferred to another country without adaptation, because social entrepreneurship needs an effective ideology and advocacy. Any entrepreneurship can develop only in conditions when there are appropriate conditions for this, social entrepreneurship is no exception. Legal consolidation, and hence the increasing importance of social entrepreneurship, would be a key point for it to take its rightful place in politics, economics, society and science. Social entrepreneurship can become an effective mechanism for sustainable development in Ukraine with a systematic solution to the problems of the industry and clear and coordinated work of all stakeholders - entrepreneurs, NGOs, donors and the state. Keywords: social entrepreneurship, state management, social innovation, social development, workplaces, people with disabilities, internally displaced persons. ; У статті проаналізовано підходи до визначення поняття «соціальне підприємство». Розглянуто міжнародний досвід у сфері соціального підприємництва. Визначено особливості соціального підприємництва в сучасній Україні як інноваційної соціальної технології. Обґрунтовано основні бар'єри i проблеми розвитку соціального підприємства. Установлено, що в сучасних умовах спостерігається недостатній рівень розвитку соціального підприємництва в Україні. Наголошено на необхідності посилення ролі держави у створенні сприятливих умов для розвитку соціального підприємництва.Ключові слова: соціальне підприємництво; державне управління; соціальні інновації; соціальний розвиток; робочі місця; особи з інвалідністю; внутрішньо переміщені особи.