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Law No. 2119 “On social entrepreneurship”.

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Type of law
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Abstract
This Law outlines the legal framework governing social entrepreneurship, emphasizing its alignment with the Constitution and other legal standards. It aims to establish a comprehensive regulatory environment that supports social entrepreneurship, focusing on the implementation of state policy in this sector. Key legal principles include the recognition of social entrepreneurship as a means to address social issues and the establishment of a legal basis for its operation, which is intended to facilitate the development of social initiatives and support vulnerable groups. The document specifies several measures to enhance social entrepreneurship, including the development and approval of strategic planning documents, the establishment of a competent authority to oversee the sector, and the creation of evaluation methods for assessing the impact of social enterprises. It also outlines the need for coordination among various governmental bodies and organizations to ensure effective implementation of social entrepreneurship policies. Compliance requirements include adherence to established legal standards and the necessity for local authorities to support social enterprises based on regional characteristics. The implementation plan involves local government authorities taking responsibility for executing state policy in social entrepreneurship within their jurisdictions. This includes the development of local strategic programs and the provision of social support and incentives for social entrepreneurs. Secondary themes include the importance of stakeholder engagement, procedural guidelines for the approval of strategic documents, and mechanisms for evaluating the effectiveness of social entrepreneurship initiatives, ensuring that all actions align with the overarching legal framework.
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Entry into force notes
This Law enters into force after its official publication.
Repealed
No
Source language

English

Legislation Amendment
No
Original title
ҚОНУНИ ҶУМҲУРИИ ТОҶИКИСТОН «ДАР БОРАИ СОҲИБКОРИИ ИҶТИМОӢ».