Man On a Mission for Social Change A Study of Social Entrepreneurship in Action

Sudarshan Shrestha

Social Entrepreneurship, Mahabir Pun, National Innovation Center, Nepal Wireless Networking Project, Social Change

The paper aims to study the role of entrepreneurs in driving social change and transformation from the initiatives of social entrepreneur Dr. Mahabir Pun and the works at the National Innovation Center (NIC) in Nepal. The study explores the initiatives of Dr. Pun to develop technological innovation and contributions to society to address the challenges of digital inequality, rural education and modern health facilities where the analysis is based on the theoretical frameworks of grassroot innovation, community collaboration and societal entrepreneurship in the environment with limited resources. The paper tries to present the broader view of the works and initiatives of NIC Nepal focusing on its impact on health care, access to education, and rural connectivity. While attempting to explore the transformative potential of social entrepreneurs in developing long term solutions to social problems in developing countries like Nepal, the qualitative analysis of empirical material has been presented. On the later stage, the paper suggests that more supportive policies and priorities from government and institutions is needed for the success of such great initiatives that would benefit all. The study concludes with insights into the transformative potential from the initiatives of social entrepreneurship in resource constrained contexts.

https://doi.org/10.31871/WJRR.20.5.15