Exploratory study reveals social entrepreneurs’ impact on social innovation under institutional fragility in Tunisia, suggesting hybrid finance strategies.
Key Points
Social innovation thrives on addressing multidimensional needs like youth unemployment and environmental protection.
Limited access to hybrid finance challenges the scalability of innovative solutions among social enterprises.
Participatory innovation processes rely on experimentation, often hindered by resource constraints in Gabes.
Policy implications suggest matching grants and fiscal incentives could enhance the sustainability of social enterprises.