Nelly Bencheva

Agricultural University – Plovdiv · Department of Management and Marketing

The concept of social entrepreneurship is relatively new, both as a theory and as a practice, and is entirely determined by the economic and cultural challenges in Bulgaria. The promotion of innovative ideas in public policy plays a crucial role in supporting the values of an active-oriented problem-solving social system. These views are fundame...

The social economy model is one of the key tools for achieving socially significant goals within the frames of a sustainable and including growth. The social entrepreneurship and social economy, as concepts, allow the creation of alternative models for conducting business. They are market-oriented and at the same time integrate all of the free mark...

The development of the European social model rests on the concept of social entrepreneurship. The concept has a significant contribution to the development of the European social economy. Social entrepreneurship has a remarkable potential, through its innovative solutions, to play an indispensable role in the social cohesion of EU Member States. Th...

The present work tries to analyze the existence and the development of social enterprises in Bulgaria. It reviews the possibility for the social programming approach application, aiming increasing their effectiveness and impact, of the process’s participants as well as of the supplied services’ users. The group of existing problems is defined and c...

Lately, the social economy and social entrepreneurship development and encouraging concept is part of the European Union policy for coping with social exclusion of individuals in vulnerable state or who has generally fallen into difficult situation. The social economy model is one of the key tools for achieving socially significant goals within the...

Abstract: The present work tries to analyze the existence and the development of social enterprises in Bulgaria. It reviews the possibility for the social programming approach application, aiming increasing their effectiveness and impact, of the process’s participants as well as of the supplied services’ users. The group of existing problems is def...

Abstract: The social economy model is one of the key tools for achieving socially significant goals within the frames of a sustainable and including growth; and the social benefits are measured by the integration and employment of people in unequal state, by the contribution to the process of social inclusion of other people in vulnerable position,...

Abstract: Lately, the social economy and social entrepreneurship development and encouraging concept is part of the European Union policy for coping with social exclusion of individuals in vulnerable state or who has generally fallen into difficult situation. The social economy model is one of the key tools for achieving socially significant goals...

The development of the European social model rests on the concept of social entrepreneurship. The concept has a significant contribution to the development of the European social economy. Social entrepreneurship has a remarkable potential, through its innovative solutions, to play an indispensable role in the social cohesion of EU Member States. Th...

Social entrepreneurship and social enterprises in the EU, as part of the social economy, are still an untapped business model, with its own specific features and characteristics. Social enterprises seek mainly support and consultations from experienced practicing business consultants and advisors who not only understand the social sector but also p...

Abstract: Social entrepreneurship is identified at European Union (EU) as a key instrument for regional cohesion and overcoming the problems of poverty and social exclusion. As part of its policy to promote the social economy and social innovation, social entrepreneurship contribute to achieving the strategic goals set in 2020. Successful social en...

Abstract: The development of the Internet, in parallel with the development of technology, has made virtual space a second 'home' for much of the population of developed countries. Along with consumers, the business is also moving its activities online, seeking to reach those consumers in every way possible. Digital marketing deals with strategies...

Social entrepreneurship is identified at European Union (EU) as a key instrument for regional cohesion and overcoming the problems of poverty and social exclusion. As part of its policy to promote the social economy and social innovation, social entrepreneurship contribute to achieving the strategic goals set in 2020. Successful social enterprise...

The development of the European social model rests on the concept of social entrepreneurship. The concept has a significant contribution to the development of the European social economy. Social entrepreneurship has a remarkable potential, through its innovative solutions, to play an indispensable role in the social cohesion of EU Member States. Th...

Abstract: The development of the European social model rests on the concept of social entrepreneurship. The concept has a significant contribution to the development of the European social economy. Social entrepreneurship has a remarkable potential, through its innovative solutions, to play an indispensable role in the social cohesion of EU Member...

The development of the European social model rests on the concept of social entrepreneurship. The concept has a significant contribution to the development of the European social economy. Social entrepreneurship has a remarkable potential, through its innovative solutions, to play an indispensable role in the social cohesion of EU Member States. Th...

In the last decade the concept of development and promotion of social economy and social entre-preneurship are part of EU policy to tackle the social exclusion of persons in a vulnerable position. Also, the model of social economy is one of the key instruments for achieving social objectives within the framework of the sustainable and inclusive gro...

Social entrepreneurship is a paradigm that can be seen as one of the solutions to reduce poverty, migration, depopulation and retention of the working population in Bulgaria.The aim of the article is to analyze the role of management skills and the training needs as a difference between the current and desired state of knowledge, skills and qualifi...

Днес динамиката на развитието на пазара и социално-икономическите отношения изисква създаването на хибридни форми на организация, които да запълнят нишите на пазара и да се намесят, когато държавата не може да изпълни задълженията си. В този смисъл социалното предприятие е популярен термин в Европа, който включва широк спектър от структури и органи...

For the conditions in Bulgaria the investment in social entrepreneurship may become a key factor in providing employment and development of entrepreneurial initiatives leading to sustainable development. Social entrepreneurship is a paradigm that can be seen as one of the solutions to reduce poverty, migration, depopulation and retention of the wor...

Within the EU, social entrepreneurship is becoming an integral part of the social and social protection networks. The aim of the article is to look at the concept of social entrepreneurship in the context of innovative solutions for creating diverse forms of social enterprises, social skills and prospects for development. Key words: social entrepre...

THE ROLE OF ENTREPRENEURIAL SKILLS IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF SOCIAL ENTERPRISES Nelly Bencheva Agricultural University-Plovdiv, Bulgaria, bencheva@gmail.com Teodora Stoeva Agricultural University-Plovdiv, Bulgaria, teodorastoeva@gmail.com Abstract: Social enterprises seek mainly support and consultations from experienced practicing business consultants...

The aim of the present article is to analyze the training needs as a difference between the current and desired state of knowledge, skills and qualifications of business advisors to provide the necessary consulting services to social intermediaries and social enterprises. Professional profiles of social business consultants are presented on the bas...

Currently, the development dynamics of the market and socio-economic relations require creating hybrid forms of organizations, able to fill the market niches and to intervene when the state cannot fulfill its obligations. In this sense, social entrepreneurship is a popular term that encompasses a wide range of structures and organizations, running...

For the conditions in Bulgaria the investment in social entrepreneurship may become a key factor in providing employment and development of entrepreneurial initiatives leading to sustainable rural development. Social entrepreneurship is a paradigm that can be seen as one of the solutions to reduce poverty, migration, depopulation and retention of t...

About 38% of the EU budget is spent on agriculture and rural areas. The funds are used in developing and implementing projects with economic, environmental and social goals targeted mainly at agricultural holdings and small and medium-size enterprises. For the conditions in Bulgaria, the investment in social entrepreneurship may become a key factor...

W ostatnich latach rozwój kompetencji zawodowych jest coraz częściej związany z wynikami i oceną kapitału ludzkiego oraz rozwojem kariery. Tworzenie kapitału ludzkiego wymaga działań skoncentrowanych na poprawie konkretnej wiedzy, konkretnych umiejętności i zdolności. Analiza stanu i kierunków rozwoju kompetencji zawodowych kapitału ludzkiego w sek...

About 38% of the EU budget is spent on agriculture and rural areas. The funds are used in developing and implementing projects with economic, environmental and social goals targeted mainly at agricultural holdings and small and medium-size enterprises. For the conditions in Bulgaria, the investment in social entrepreneurship may become a key factor...

Устойчивото развитие на селските райони все по-тясно се свързва с подкрепата за стартиране на нови дейности, насочени към развитието на социалното предприемачество. Чрез него се цели насърчаване на разнообразяването на икономиката в селските райони чрез увеличаване на броя на микропредприятията, разкриване на нови и запазване на съществуващи работн...

Dear colleagues, In front of you is the proceedings of papers presented at the First Scientific Conference on Social Entrepreneurship "Tips, skills and tools for consulting social entrepreneurs" organized under the project Social enterprise skills for business advisors - SESBA of the European program for education, training, youth and sport "Erasmu...

The paper presents the benefits of support to social enterprises and the advantages of social economy and makes analyses of the policies and strategies encouraging development of social entrepreneurship in Bulgaria. The priorities are examined in the context of social enterprises impact on combating poverty and social exclusion, incl. youth employm...

The paper discusses the significance and the role of social economy development through the example of the Republic of Bulgaria as a member-state of the European union abiding to the European legislation, strategies and policies but also establishing and implementing such in accordance to the national peculiarities. The social economy is analyzed t...

Current paper presents an analyses of different legal and organizational forms and types of social enterprises in Bulgaria. Key findings on the facts and figures on social entrepreneurship are scrutinized and conclusions are made concerning main legislative and policy implications for encouragement social innovation and inclusion. Recommendations f...

The paper presents the state of social entrepreneurship in Bulgaria and Europe as a part of social economy development. Social enterprises are discussed as a sustainable business model with a clear social impact, a clearly defined target group, and a specific business purpose. The analyses consider economic, social, political and ecological benefit...

The discussions on social and economic benefits of social enterprises in the context of Europe 2020 is the key point in a number of strategic and program documents. The paper presents social enterprises as a successful business model but also outlines the main challenges to their development. The study concludes on the main principles that should b...

The role of social enterprises and their development in contemporary society is recently discussed through the perspectives set in the EU strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth. Current paper makes a review of different forms and types of social enterprises outlining the main characteristics and impacts of their functioning on social...

The development of the concept of social economy in Bulgaria is marked by the need of the application of innovative instruments and approaches to social entrepreneurship encouragement. Current papers discussed the key points in the National concept of social economy, as the main strategic document in the field, and some of the proposals concerning...

The objective of the paper is to study the theoretical and practical aspects of the development of integration processes in the field of meat production with the use of cluster model of the production process, as well as the formation of the ways to implement the potential and background of cluster formation in livestock industry of the Akmola Obla...

В монографии вопросы построения современной циркулярной модели экономики на основе внедрения экологических инноваций, исследован государственный сектор экономики России, рассмотрены проблемы импортозамещения и продовольственной безопасности, проведен анализ российского и зарубежного опыта инвестиций в ин-фраструктуру дорожного строительства, рассмо...

Юбилейна българо-полска научна конференция „Структурни промени в земеделието и селските райони на България и Полша в рамки на ОСП - 10 години научно и изследователско сътрудничество”, 13-16 Септември 2016, София

Юбилейна българо-полска научна конференция „Структурни промени в земеделието и селските райони на България и Полша в рамки на ОСП - 10 години научно и изследователско сътрудничество”, 13-16 Септември 2016, София

The aim of this paper is to make an expert evaluation of the effects and perspectives of the impact of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) on the development of the agricultural sector in Bulgaria, based on the empiric survey, as well as analyzing the measures for improving its influence over the economic, financial, marketing and manufacturing as...

As farmers in a transition economy search for new crop enterprises with a potential for income enhancement they are faced with increased risks in the process of resource allocation. It has been noted that biased estimation of production function estimates results from the lack of accountability of risks. Since peanut production in Bulgaria has incr...

We examined peanut production systems and selected factors affecting the development of commercial peanut enterprises in Bulgaria. A survey of 220 individual farms and farm cooperatives engaged in the cultivation of peanuts was conducted during 2000 and 2002. Poor farm structure, low level of technology, and nonconformity to farm decision making im...

The characteristics of the agrarian reform, the problems and results of the restructuring of Bulgarian agriculture during the transition period, also the impact of the European Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) on overall policies in the period of preparation for accession to the EU have been reviewed in this article. The analysis demonstrates that...

The characteristics of the agrarian reform, the problems and results of the restructuring of Bulgarian agriculture during the transition period, also the impact of the European Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) on overall policies in the period of preparation for accession to the EU have been reviewed in this article. The analysis demonstrates that...

Peanut is not listed as one of the major crops in the Bulgarian agricultural sector, but its economic and fi nancial viability is promising, but unknown. We use enterprise budgets, capital budgeting techniques, risk analysis and logistic regression models to examine the fi nancial and economic structure of peanut farms and to evaluate the factors i...