Date of Publication
2-28-2020
Document Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Doctor of Philosophy in Development Studies (Research)
Subject Categories
Development Studies
College
College of Liberal Arts
Department/Unit
Political Science
Thesis Adviser
Ma. Divina Gracia Z. Roldan
Defense Panel Chair
Ador R. Torneo
Defense Panel Member
Christianne F. Collantes
Francisco A. Magno
Eric Vincent C. Batalla
Marie Lisa M. Dacanay
Abstract/Summary
Social enterprises have emerged as a viable development strategy to address poverty reduction. It is recognized as an important driver for inclusive growth (Hall, 2012). The study investigates the key characteristics of women micro-entrepreneurs through case studies of social enterprises of Gawad Kalinga (GK) Plush & Play (P&P) and First Harvest.
The study poses the question: How do social enterprises serve as an alternative mechanism for poverty reduction as seen in the cases of woman micro-entrepreneurs from the social enterprises from Gawad Kalinga? The study validates through the social enterprises and the microentrepreneurs interviewed the characteristics of women micro-entrepreneurs and social enterprises that facilitate empowerment. In addition, the empowerment of micro-entrepreneurs from poverty deprivation is emphasized. The study analyzes the conditions of the social enterprises that facilitate empowerment of the women micro-entrepreneurs. The case analysis features social enterprises initiated by GK Plush & Play and First Harvest in Angat, Bulacan. Key informant interviews and focus group discussions with the women micro-entrepreneurs were done. Key informant interviews were conducted with the community leaders where the women microentrepreneurs operate.
The study uses a framework that describes the link between intermediary organizations, (i.e. GK), the social enterprises, Plush & Play, First Harvest and women micro-entrepreneurs as change agents with the integration of the gender perspective.
The study contributes in crafting effective models of empowerment of women microentrepreneurs from the social enterprises in Gawad Kalinga. It concludes that transformation of the micro-entrepreneur occurs when the social enterprise has been able to empower the microentrepreneur through both soft skills training and the technical training programs through the social enterprises. The study’s findings on the key characteristics of social enterprises that facilitate empowerment point out the importance of soft skills training combined with technical training, mentoring, innovation, strong leadership and partnerships with other development organizations and the vital role of the social enterprise in empowering the women micro-entrepreneurs that can address poverty reduction at the community level.
Abstract Format
html
Language
English
Format
Electronic
Physical Description
iv, 153 leaves
Keywords
Poverty--Philippines; Business enterprises--Social aspects
Recommended Citation
Lomotan, M. I. (2020). Social enterprises as a mechanism for poverty alleviation: The case of micro-entrepreneurs in Gawad Kalinga. Retrieved from https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/etd_doctoral/1388
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4-18-2022
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