Social entrepreneurship is on the rise and social enterprises are solving some of the most
critical and enduring social problems by using innovative pragmatic and sustainable business
models. Access to knowledge thanks to the Internet and rapid expansion of the knowledge economy
are opening new opportunities for social ventures. With knowledge-based social entrepreneurship
where knowledge is the primary resource more pressing social problems can be addressed by
using advanced technologies. This book investigates this emerging concept possibilities that
it holds its place in today¿s economy and links bridges between knowledge innovation and
social entrepreneurship. Academics entrepreneurs students and NGOs will find the theoretical
and practical information presented in this book extremely valuable.
