Leveraging Mobile Applications for Social Entrepreneurship: Driving Innovation and Impact in a Digital Era
This review explores the intersection of mobile applications and social entrepreneurship, emphasizing their transformative potential in addressing social, economic, and environmental challenges. By integrating mobile technology, social entrepreneurs can significantly enhance operational efficiency, expand their reach, and develop innovative solutions tailored to the needs of underserved populations. Key areas of impact include healthcare, education, agriculture, and financial inclusion, where mobile applications have demonstrated substantial promise. However, the successful implementation of these technologies requires overcoming challenges related to financial constraints, technological adaptation, sustainability, and ethical considerations such as data privacy and security. The review underscores the importance of a supportive ecosystem, including favorable government policies, regulatory frameworks, and robust digital infrastructure, to maximize the potential of mobile applications in social entrepreneurship. Future directions should focus on fostering innovation and growth through continuous technological advancement, tailored functionality, and effective management of user expectations. By harnessing the capabilities of mobile technology, social entrepreneurs can drive meaningful and lasting societal change, contributing to a more equitable and sustainable future.
Authors
- Vishwas Chakranarayan
Institutions
- University College of Bahrain (BH)
Publication Details
- Published
- 2025-04-13
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1109/itikd63574.2025.11005159
- Primary Topic
- Entrepreneurship Studies and Influences
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00