The role for social enterprise associations? The case of Estonian Social Enterprise Network
- 1. The role for SE associations? The case of Estonian Social Enterprise Network Jaan Aps Member of the Management Board
- 2. Aims of ESEN To increase the number, capacity and impact of social enterprises in Estonia and to raise awareness about social entrepreneurship to become a valued and important field of activity in our society.
- 3. Three overlapping roles Member Advocacy organisation organisation Field expert / developer
- 4. Members (21) - Social/societal purpose - 100% surplus reinvestment - Min 35% entrepreneurial revenue - Evaluation of social impact - At least 1 year of activity
- 5. Question # 1 Marginal HOW Strong sector, hazy breakthrough? sector, clear impact, low impact, high visibility visibility
- 6. Dilemma # 2 Individual Development BALANCE? member of the field development
- 7. Question # 3 Development International / IMPACT? inside the Baltic cooperation country
- 8. Questions? Jaan Aps Member of the Management Board Estonian Social Enterprise Network jaan@sev.ee Skype: jaanaps