Creative Commons

This dissertation was written as part of the MSc in Management at the International Hellenic University. Purpose –The study aims to discover the social impact of social enterprises in the Bolgatanga municipality and the needed actions to increase their impact on the local communities. Methodology –A case study approach was adopted for this study. Data were gathered using a survey and in-depth interviews with five social enterprises and an official from the Bolgatanga municipal assembly. Again, the Social Impact Assessment was employed as the theoretical framework for the study. Finally, the findings were presented using descriptive statistics and inferential statistics. Findings –It was observed there is a minimum understanding of social enterprises by the local people, also the social performance of social enterprises in the local communities was considered moderate, and local people were not fully involved in the development process. Practical implications–The study informs policy-makers, development practitioners on needed actions to solve social problems in local communities.