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Rural–Urban Features of Social Innovation: An Exploratory Study of Work Integration Social Enterprises in Ireland

Lucas Olmedo, Ruíz Rivera, Mary O’Shaughnessy, Georgios Chatzichristos · 2024 · Societies

Summary. Work Integration Social Enterprises in Ireland show similar organizational structures across rural and urban settings, but deliver different socioeconomic impacts based on location. Urban enterprises generate significantly more employment and income than rural ones, despite comparable governance models and funding diversification. The study demonstrates that spatial context shapes how social innovations create sustainable opportunities and contribute to local economies.

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Olmedo, L., Rivera, R., O’Shaughnessy, M., & Chatzichristos, G.. (2024). Rural–Urban Features of Social Innovation: An Exploratory Study of Work Integration Social Enterprises in Ireland. Societies. https://doi.org/10.3390/soc14060082

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DOI
10.3390/soc14060082
Countries
Ireland
Regions
Europe
Categories
entrepreneurship, regional-innovation-systems
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2026-04-28