ENTREPRENEURSHIP

This study investigates the relationship between Social Entrepreneurship (SE) and Community Resilience (CR), addressing a recognized gap in the existing literature. Social entrepreneurship is defined as the simultaneous pursuit of economic, social, and environmental goals by enterprising ventures, providing practical, innovative responses to unmet societal needs. Community resilience refers to the collective ability of a community to anticipate, absorb, accommodate, or recover from the effects of hazardous events, particularly in the context of increasing climate change impacts globally and in developing countries like Nigeria. The research focuses on the impact of three key aspects of social entrepreneurship—intention, self-efficacy, and outcome expectation—on community resilience. The study is guided by the following objectives: To examine the relationship between social entrepreneurship intention and community resilience. To investigate the relationship between social entrepreneurship self-efficacy and community resilience. To evaluate the relationship between social entrepreneurship outcome expectation and community resilience. The study posits null hypotheses suggesting no significant relationship for each of the specific objectives. Conducted in Ekosodin, Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria, from February to April 2024, the findings are anticipated to significantly contribute to the field of social change. Specifically, the results are expected to enhance the capacity of social entrepreneurship managers to measure and report social outcomes, potentially boosting investor confidence and facilitating greater financial resources for scaling their services and improving social results. The research adopts a conceptual framework rooted in entrepreneurial intention theories, such as the Theory of Planned Behavior.

Entrepreneurship plays a pivotal role in driving sustainability by fostering innovation, creating employment, and promoting economic resilience. In Edo State (Benin City) this
study examines how entrepreneurship serves as a critical tool for achieving sustainability
in economic, social, and environmental dimensions. By analyzing entrepreneurial
ventures, the research explores how business innovation, resource efficiency, and
sustainable business practices contribute to long-term economic growth while addressing
global challenges such as poverty, unemployment, and environmental degradation. Using
both qualitative and quantitative research methods, including case studies and surveys, this study evaluates the impact of entrepreneurial initiatives on sustainable development. Findings reveal that entrepreneurs who integrate sustainability into their business models
not only achieve profitability but also contribute to environmental conservation and
social well-being. However, challenges such as limited access to funding, regulatory
barriers, and market competition hinder the full potential of entrepreneurship in driving
sustainability. The study concludes by recommending policy support, capacity-building
programs, and access to sustainable financing as key interventions to enhance
entrepreneurship as a tool for long-term sustainability