UC study highlights systemic stressors undermining social enterprise sustainability
Original framing: “Study reveals social enterprise well-being pressures” — Phys.org
Indigenous economic models emphasize collective well-being and intergenerational sustainability, which could inform more resilient frameworks for social enterprise. These models often integrate ecological stewardship with economic activity, offering a holistic alternative to the fragmented systems that stress social enterprise founders.
The systemic pressures on social enterprise founders are not just personal but structural, rooted in the legacy of extractive economic models and the marginalization of alternative systems.
By integrating Indigenous knowledge, cross-cultural models, and community-based governance, we can create more resilient and sustainable frameworks for social enterprise. Policy reform, cultural change, and collaborative innovation are essential to transforming this sector from a crisis-driven model into a systemic force for good. The UC study is a valuable starting point, but it must be expanded to include the voices and practices of those who have long sustained community-based enterprise in the face of systemic neglect.