A safe haven for advocates for change
We are a dedicated team working to develop and promote social entrepreneurship as a way of achieving social change.
Founded in Skopje in 2020, the Social Entrepreneurship Observatory aims to become a social enterprise itself and to build the capacity of existing and new social entrepreneurs and enterprises. It is registered as the Association of Citizens Social Entrepreneurship Observatory.
Our openness and transparent work are evidence of the integrity and strong principles of the team. We are always open to new partnerships and collaborations with everyone working in the field of social entrepreneurship, and we provide guidance, advice and capacity building to new and established social entrepreneurs.
Since we see sustainable development as a pathway to social change, our work is anchored in evidence-based dialogue with every stakeholder willing to contribute to this field.
To be an impetus in the development of social entrepreneurship as the main contributor to attaining the Sustainable Development Goals.
To create an enabling environment for the development and promotion of social entrepreneurship.
What we offer
Six service areas, available to social enterprises, public institutions, funders and researchers.
Research
Qualitative, quantitative and mixed-methods studies: state analyses, needs assessments, and the factors that accelerate or block social enterprises.
- Qualitative methodology
- Quantitative methodology
- Mixed methods
- State analysis
- Needs assessment
- Accelerators and bottlenecks
- Ecosystem analysis
- Data analysis
Training
Tailored training in entrepreneurship, social entrepreneurship, executive and project management, and leadership.
- Social Entrepreneurship 1-0-1
- Social Entrepreneurship 2.0
- Social Entrepreneurship 1-on-1
- Tailored capacity building
Consulting
Guidance from the first idea and business plan to running a social enterprise, including legal, financial and HR questions.
- Developing the idea
- Business plans
- Developing and managing a social enterprise
- Legal and financial advice
- Human resources
- Social marketing
- Project management
Editing & publishing
Proofreading, editing, peer review and publishing for new work on social entrepreneurship, with promotion to reach readers.
- Proofreading
- Editing
- Peer review
- Publishing
- Promotion and dissemination
Networking & coordination
Connecting you with the right people, building communication strategies and networking platforms, and coordinating projects.
- Matching you with relevant groups
- Communication and promotion strategy
- Networking platforms
- Coordinating projects, people and resources
Event organising
Conferences, trainings, seminars and round tables — scientific, policy or promotional — organised end to end.
- Conferences
- Trainings and seminars
- Round tables
- Guest and keynote speakers
- Event promotion
Statute, reports and research
Governing documents and the Observatory's published studies, free to download.
Statute & reports
Research
Papers
- SENICBrussels
- DIESIS NetworkBrussels
- IN VIVONorth Macedonia
- Sustainable Development Center (SDC)Skopje
- ARNONorth Macedonia
- CHIPNorth Macedonia
- Young AmbassadorsNiš, Serbia
- HASTETirana, Albania
- CDP GlobusBosnia and Herzegovina
- CEPSMontenegro
- ICSIPristina, Kosovo*
- Caritas
- BIOIDEA
- Entrepreneurial Mindset NetworkMemorandum of cooperation, 2022
- SHINEFounding partner, 2022 — 21 organisations in 17 countries
- SEE WEST AllianceWestern Balkans social entrepreneurship network
- National Youth Council of Macedonia (NYCM)Umbrella organisation of youth organisations, Skopje
- Global Entrepreneurship NetworkGEW North Macedonia event host, 2020 and 2021
* This designation is without prejudice to positions on status, and is in line with UNSCR 1244/1999 and the ICJ Opinion on the Kosovo declaration of independence.