SOCIAL ENTERPRISE IN VIETNAM CONCEPT, CONTEXT AND POLICIES

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                                     WRITER of the summary : NGUYEN HOANG LONG – ID: 13

It is not difficult to say that there are many issues related to the definition, context and policies of the government in the analysis of social enterprises in Vietnam. Social enterprise is described as one of the special organizations with business activities associated with social objectives.

(Source: Ms. Pham Kieu Oanh, Social Investment in Viet Nam, 2014)

In particular, the profit source of the business is used to reinvest the community, rather than maximizing profits for shareholders or owners. In this country, there are three important historical periods divided, which includes Before 1986, from 1986 to 2010 and from 2010 to date. Different periods of history have led to the different activities and development of social enterprises. In addition, the authors also focus on the difficulties and challenges of social enterprises to adapt to the development of modern society in Vietnam. Recommendations have also been made to create useful premises and suggestions for the long-term development of social enterprises.

Reference lists: 

  1. Article: https://www.britishcouncil.vn/sites/default/files/social-enterprise-in-vietnam-concept-context-policies.pdf

  2. Pham Kieu Oanh, Centre for Social Initiatives Promotion, 2014, Social Investment in Vietnam, Published in: Small Business & Entrepreneurship

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