On 1 April, Latvia marks eight years since the Social Enterprise Law entered into force – a milestone that has helped drive the development of social entrepreneurship in the country. Symbolically, the eighth year reflects a shift from building experience to unlocking open-ended growth potential. The law sets out how social enterprise status is granted, registered and supervised, and it establishes support mechanisms for businesses whose core activities pursue social objectives. Minister for…
On 1 April, Latvia marks eight years since the Social Enterprise Law entered into force – a milestone that has helped drive the development of social entrepreneurship in the country. Symbolically, the eighth year reflects a shift from building experience to unlocking open-ended growth potential. The law sets out how social enterprise status is granted, registered and supervised, and it establishes support mechanisms for businesses whose core activities pursue social objectives. Minister for Welfare Reinis Uzulnieks underlines the law’s role in growing the sector: “Over these eight years, social entrepreneurship in Latvia has proven to be more than a support mechanism—it is a powerful tool for strengthening societal well-being. The Social…
