Search the World's Largest Database of Information Science & Technology Terms & Definitions
InfInfoScipedia LogoScipedia
A Free Service of IGI Global Publishing House
Below please find a list of definitions for the term that
you selected from multiple scholarly research resources.

What is Ashoka

Chapter 25
Handbook of Research on Entrepreneurial Success and its Impact on Regional Development
Is an American organisation, founded in 1980 by Bill Drayton, which identifies and invests in leading social entrepreneurs from all over the world -- individuals with innovative and practical ideas for solving social and environmental problems (Ashoka, 2015 AU150: The in-text citation "Ashoka, 2015" is not in the reference list. Please correct the citation, add the reference to the list, or delete the citation. ).
Published in Chapter:
Connecting Social Enterprise and Higher Education: Universities as Drivers in the Support of Social Enterprises in the United Kingdom
Sara Calvo (Middlesex University, UK)
Copyright: © 2016 |Pages: 31
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-4666-9567-2.ch025
Abstract
Despite the increased attention paid to enterprise and entrepreneurship education in recent years, there exist limited bodies of research on the extent to which higher education institutions support and promote social enterprises. This chapter addresses this by drawing on previous research concerning enterprise and entrepreneurship education in universities and their role as drivers in bringing social change and improvement in individuals and the wider society. This chapter provides many examples of social enterprise curricular and co-curricular programmes in higher education institutions in the United Kingdom and concludes with a discussion of the opportunities and challenges of universities supporting social enterprise initiatives with a roadmap for future research directions.
Full Text Chapter Download: US $37.50 Add to Cart
More Results
Chapter 8
4-Helix Entrepreneurial Ecosystems: Poverty and Violence
It is an international organization focused on finding, helping launch, and linking the most powerful social innovations and innovators worldwide.
Published in Chapter: 4-Helix Entrepreneurial Ecosystems: Poverty and Violence; From: Handbook of Research on International Business and Models for Global Purpose-Driven Companies
Full Text Chapter Download: US $37.50 Add to Cart
eContent Pro Discount Banner
InfoSci OnDemandECP Editorial ServicesAGOSR