This edited volume is an interdisciplinary approach towards examining and integrating diverse theories, methodologies, and practices of social entrepreneurship. It highlights how social enterprises with their focus on resolving societal problems and driving social change, are critical for inclusive economic growth. The book is organized in three parts --- values, sustainability and social enterprise models; context, innovation and technology; and, perspectives and directions of future research in social entrepreneurship. The chapters contribute towards a better understanding of organizational and process dimensions of social and economic value creation, a relatively under-researched area in social entrepreneurship. They capture an extensive range of insights, analysis and case studies bringing together context specific dimensions and variables supportive of social enterprise creation and the development processes in social value creation.

The book is useful for a wide range of audiences including social entrepreneurs, researchers, policy makers, development professionals, graduate and post graduate students seeking a deeper understanding of this evolving field. It also emphasizes practical guidance for individuals and organizations involved in social enterprise. It offers actionable insights, best practices, and real-world examples, enabling readers to apply the knowledge gained to their own contexts and effectively navigate the challenges and opportunities encountered in the field.

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Edakkandi Meethal Reji is Assistant Professor at the Centre for Social Entrepreneurship, School of Management and Labour Studies, Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai (India). He completed his PhD from the School of Management and Labour Studies, Tata Institute of Social Sciences. He has more than 18 years of experience in teaching, research and consultancy in the areas of business and development management. His current teaching and research interests include public policy, inclusive value chains, small enterprise development, social innovation and sustainable development. He has published several research papers in international peer reviewed journals. He has also edited two books published by international publishers -- 'Methodological Issues in Social Entrepreneurship Knowledge and Practices' (2019), and 'Social Entrepreneurship and Sustainable Development' (2020).

Satyajit Majumdar is Professor at the Center for Social Entrepreneurship and Dean of School of Management and Labour Studies of Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai (India). He has more than 42 years in teaching, research, mentoring, coaching and administrative areas related to enterprise creation, management and leadership. His research interest areas are entrepreneurship, social entrepreneurship, small business growth strategy and corporate social responsibility. He has several highly cited publications in these areas. With active engagement with the start-ups and other impact related organizations he actively engages in mentoring and guidance and policy decisions.