Small and micro social enterprises deal with meeting unmet or inadequately met needs of marginalized people and communities by creating values for them. While organizing and focusing their efforts on doing this entrepreneurially, they are constantly buffeted by complexities and uncertainties. Most of these enterprises are initiated and led by committed social activists who become ‘accidental managers.' In their attempts to continue being relevant and committed to their true mission, these social entrepreneurs resort to novel methods through a unique framework called the Cynefin-Bricolage Framework that is essentially an ‘analysis-solution' tool for solving critical problems associated with uncertainties in organizational contexts for small social enterprises. This chapter uses two case studies from Nepal which deploy this framework effectively, setting an example of good practice for other small and micro social enterprises, with significant relevance to the sector as a whole.

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This chapter explores the value creation activities of faith-based social enterprises (FBSE) in the economy. It discusses the challenges being faced by faith-based organizations (FBOs) from which FBSEs emerge. It makes the case for a coherent strategy in terms of a closer engagement of government with FBSEs that could scale up social impact and create systemic change. An account of FBSEs as a catalyst for value creation through economic and community development is presented using examples and case studies. It posits that a more precise engagement with this sector should be adopted to bring critical mass to society.

This article reviews the current evidence base around loneliness; mental health, and young people, and the challenges identified in conducting research in this area. It then proceeds to consider the scope of further research and its impact upon policy and practice; in terms of inclusion of more enhanced theoretical frameworks; use of qualitative research and methodologies and impact of research upon policy and practice and enablement of more effective policies and interventions.

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