Social entrepreneurship: empirical evidence on its contribution to the realization of the sustainable development goals in Uganda

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dc.contributor.authorTuryakira, Peter
dc.contributor.authorSendawula, Kasimu
dc.contributor.authorNanyanzi, Marion
dc.contributor.authorNantale, Hanifah
dc.contributor.authorTamale, Joyce Namirimo
dc.date.accessioned2025-05-26T08:17:18Z
dc.date.available2025-05-26T08:17:18Z
dc.date.issued2024-02-14
dc.description.abstractPurpose This study explores the contribution of social entrepreneurship to the realization of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Uganda. Design/methodology/approach We employed a qualitative approach and a multiple-case design to engage 20 participants. Specifically, semi-structured interviews were conducted to gather the perceptions and views of the participants regarding the study phenomenon. Findings Study findings indicate that social entrepreneurs support a number of people and undertake activities that solve social, environmental and economic problems. However, environmental issues receive less focus when compared to other sustainability aspects. It is also evident that social entrepreneurs are financially constrained with limited managerial skills, undermining their potential to fulfill their social mission. Despite these challenges, social entrepreneurs have significantly contributed to the attainment of SDGs 1, 4, 5, 8 and 10 in Uganda. Originality/value This study contributes to the existing literature on social entrepreneurship and sustainable development. Specifically, it provides initial empirical evidence on the social entrepreneurial activities, the beneficiaries and challenges being addressed by social entrepreneurs and contribution to the attainment of the SDGs in Uganda.
dc.identifier.citationTuryakira, P., Sendawula, K., Nanyanzi, M., Nantale, H. and Tamale, J.N. (2025), "Social entrepreneurship: empirical evidence on its contribution to the realization of the sustainable development goals in Uganda", Journal of Work-Applied Management, Vol. 17 No. 1, pp. 160-172. https://doi.org/10.1108/JWAM-02-2023-0011
dc.identifier.doi10.1108/jwam-02-2023-0011
dc.identifier.issn2205-2062
dc.identifier.issn2205-149X
dc.identifier.urihttps://doi.org/10.1108/JWAM-02-2023-0011
dc.identifier.urihttps://nru.uncst.go.ug/handle/123456789/11770
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherEmerald
dc.relation.ispartofJournal of Work-Applied Management
dc.titleSocial entrepreneurship: empirical evidence on its contribution to the realization of the sustainable development goals in Uganda
dc.typejournal-article
oaire.citation.issue1
oaire.citation.volume17
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