Inclusive social entrepreneurship (ISE) is an appropriate way to tackle the concerns and challenges of society. This study explores the parameters for the inclusion of social entrepreneurship through a literature survey and related research paper mapping analysis with qualitative and quantitative methods. Gender equality, disability, challenges in community development, under-represented groups, migrants, unemployed people, ethnic and cultural differences, languages and communication are the main parameters identified for inclusion in social entrepreneurship in this study. The pilot survey with the defined population of chief functionaries of CSOs gave insight into the number of parameters to be considered, and also the contextual top priority of the parameters for inclusion and social protection. Adoption of best practices, social innovation techniques and relevant international practices will play a major role in better inclusion considered within different contexts. Policy development and its implementation with the ISE network are the main aspects for future study.
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