Issue: № 5, 2025
Doi: https://doi.org/10.37634/efp.2025.5.9
The paper examines modern mechanisms for the formation of inclusive entrepreneurship as a tool for the socio-economic integration of vulnerable groups of the population. The mechanisms for supporting inclusive initiatives in entrepreneurship in Ukraine are analyzed, and a comparative review of the experience of countries such as Canada, the United Kingdom and Germany is conducted. Inclusive entrepreneurship is considered not only as a social phenomenon, but also as an economic strategy capable of ensuring sustainable development and innovation in the business environment. The legislative, institutional, educational and financial mechanisms for supporting inclusive initiatives in Ukraine are analyzed, including microcredit programs, tax breaks and state grant programs. Special attention is paid to the role of inclusive entrepreneurship in ensuring sustainable development, reducing social inequality and promoting employment of persons with disabilities, women, veterans and other socially vulnerable categories. The emphasis is on institutions supporting social entrepreneurship, in particular accelerators of social initiatives, specialized educational institutions (schools of social entrepreneurship), business incubators, as well as developed networks of mentors and experts who provide social entrepreneurs with knowledge, consultations, practical support and guidance at all stages of implementing business ideas. The main obstacles to the implementation of inclusive entrepreneurship in Ukraine are identified: legal uncertainty, insufficient access to financing, lack of mentoring programs, stereotypes in society. The problems are outlined and models of inclusive entrepreneurship development in different countries are analyzed, which made it possible to determine the main aspects of the effective implementation of inclusive entrepreneurship in Ukraine. Comprehensive recommendations are proposed for improving state policy in this area, expanding partnerships between state institutions, public organizations and the private sector, as well as implementing a national strategy for the development of inclusive entrepreneurship, taking into account best international practices.
Keywords : inclusive entrepreneurship, legislation, sustainable development, entrepreneurship, vulnerable groups, state support, international experience
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