Mapping the social economy in the rural East Midlands.
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Lyon, F., Smallbone, D., Evans, M., Ekanem, I., Smith, K. and CEEDR (Centre for Enterprise and Economic Development Research) 2002. Mapping the social economy in the rural East Midlands. Countryside Agency.
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Title | Mapping the social economy in the rural East Midlands. |
Authors | Lyon, F., Smallbone, D., Evans, M., Ekanem, I., Smith, K. and CEEDR (Centre for Enterprise and Economic Development Research) |
Abstract | This project mapped the types of social enterprises in rural areas, examined their development needs and assessed how these were being met by support providers. Factors contributing to the support of new social enterprises were also examined and ways in which social entrepreneurs can be encouraged and facilitated were identified. |
Research Group | Law and Politics |
Publisher | Countryside Agency |
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2002 | |
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Deposited | 09 Feb 2010 |
Output status | Published |
Language | English |
Institution name | Middlesex University |
Department name | CEEDR (Centre for Enterprise and Economic Development Research) |
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