The historical roots of social entrepreneurship in South Asia: A tapestry of change
本文探讨南亚社会创业的历史基础，揭示慈善和集体行动传统如何演变为市场驱动的社会变革模式，丰富全球对社会创业的理解。
This commentary explores the rich historical foundations of social entrepreneurship in South Asia. It reveals how longstanding traditions of charity and collective action served as precursors to structured, market-driven approaches to social change, which gained momentum across the region from the late nineteenth century onward. By examining these historical continuities and transformations, this perspective enriches the global discourse on social entrepreneurship, calling for a more inclusive understanding that values diverse cultural contexts and historical legacies in shaping social change.