The measurement of social impacts in rural social enterprises: a systematic literature review and future research implications

Rural social enterprises (RSEs) represent an emerging actor in rural and local socio-economic development. The study of RSEs recognizes the importance of place-based actions for development. Social impacts of RSEs have been touted, particularly in filling roles in the rural context that are underper...

Full description

Saved in:
Bibliographic Details
Published inRegional studies, regional science Vol. 10; no. 1; pp. 139 - 166
Main Authors Musinguzi, Peter, Baker, Derek, Larder, Nicolette, Villano, Renato A.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Abingdon Routledge 31.12.2023
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Taylor & Francis Group
Subjects
Economic development
Inequality
Intervention
Literature reviews
local development
Regional studies
Regions
Rural areas
Rural development
rural social enterprise
Social entrepreneurship
Social impact
social impact measurement
social impacts
Socioeconomic development
Systematic review
Online AccessGet full text

Cover

More Information
Summary:Rural social enterprises (RSEs) represent an emerging actor in rural and local socio-economic development. The study of RSEs recognizes the importance of place-based actions for development. Social impacts of RSEs have been touted, particularly in filling roles in the rural context that are underperformed by governments and private actors. However, RSEs' social impact measurement remains emerging. This review confirms that measurement of RSEs' social impact, and its attribution to RSEs' interventions, remain underdeveloped and lacking in both rigour and consistency. Solutions are proposed that contribute to improved methodological approaches applicable to rural regions and appropriate for related interventions confronting spatial disparities in rural development.
ISSN:2168-1376
2168-1376
DOI:10.1080/21681376.2023.2178324