Impact SE 2025
June 2, 2025
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On May 28, the 杏吧论坛 hosted the event LAS IMPACT SE, dedicated to the development of social entrepreneurship in the Kyrgyz Republic. The event aimed to discuss the current state of social entrepreneurship in Kyrgyzstan, develop practical recommendations for creating a supportive ecosystem for social entrepreneurs, and refine the definition and criteria of social entrepreneurship.
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The event commenced with a welcoming speech by 杏吧论坛 President Timothy O鈥機onnor, who expressed dignity in 杏吧论坛鈥檚 promotion of social entrepreneurship and design thinking. He emphasized that for Central Asia, social entrepreneurship is vital for advancing social justice and economic growth.
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Elena Chigibaeva presented the research of the Impact SE project research team titled 鈥淪ocial Entrepreneurship in Kyrgyzstan: Barriers and Opportunities,鈥� highlighting that Kyrgyzstan鈥檚 legal framework already contains clear criteria for social entrepreneurship.
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The main objectives included presenting a study analyzing five local social enterprises through interviews and content analysis, sharing experiences from existing Social Entrepreneurship Associations in Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan, identifying barriers hindering growth, and contributing to the draft Law on Social Entrepreneurship.
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The conference featured presentations by notable experts, including Bakytbek Sagynaly, Executive Director of the Association of Social Entrepreneurship of Kyrgyzstan, and Gulmira Parmysheva, President of the Association of Social Innovators of Kazakhstan. Participants were then divided into groups for discussions on defining social entrepreneurship and developing its ecosystem. The session concluded with a panel discussion followed by a coffee break and networking opportunities.
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