Resources for the Development of Social Enterprises: An Analysis from the 'Donne & Lavoro' Contest

Abstract

Euricse participated in the “Progetto Donne Lavoro” (Women and Work Project) launched by the magazine Donna Moderna and the Vodafone Foundation Italy. The objective of the contest was to reward a female social enterprise offering an opportunity for empowerment and social promotion through work. Euricse, in addition to offering technical assistance on the topic of social enterprise, was also a member of the scientific and evaluation committee. In April 2011, the winners were announced in three different fields, each of which was awarded 100.000 Euros for their enterprise.

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Keywords: social entrepreneurship, women, work, social enterprise

JEL Classification: D60, J24, J70, L30