"The fourth sector" consists of for-benefit organizations that combine market-based approaches of the private sector with the social and environmental aims of the public and non-profit sectors. This book examines successful experiences around the world in entrepreneurship in the fourth sector in recent times. The chapters also reveal the pivotal role of the public sector collaboration with private entities in solving the problems of humanity.

Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship in the Fourth Sector

Part I: Consolidation of the Fourth Sector Within the Solidarity Economy
Humanitarian Social Logistic and the Fourth Sector: Policy Design for Communities Affected by the Disaster
Nonprofit Organizations of the Fourth Sector That Promote Education Social Solidarity Economy in the Fourth Industrial Revolution of Medellin, Colombia
Social Innovation, Fourth Sector and the Commodification of the Welfare State: The Portuguese Experience
Part II: Best-Practices Case Studies Across the World
A Case Study of a Socially Responsible Entrepreneurship: The Local Action Group POEDA
Case Study: How Medellin Is Creating a Hub for Impact Start-ups
The Behobia/San Sebastián Race: Running Past the Boundaries of Sport
The Project Partnership for Local Development: The Fourth Sector and Hybrid Initiatives
Social Innovative Approaches on Health Care: Evidence from Home Hospitalization in Portugal-the Elvas Study.-Havírov: "The City of Green" and Its Fourth Sector Sustainability Activities. One Case Study from the Czech Republic
Commitment to Social Responsibility in a Third Sector Organization: The Case of Alfazema Flower
Part III: Discussion About Social Innovation and Business
Sustainability Perspective Through Social Responsibility in Microenterprises of Tulancingo, Hidalgo, Mexico
Social Innovation: Insights in the Fourth Sector in Portugal
The Fourth Sector and the 2030 Strategy on Green and Circular Economy in the Region of Extremadura
Marketing for Business Opportunities Management on Foreign Investment and Productive Enchainments.