Social Entrepreneurship in Peasants and Its Impact on Agriculture in Kazakhstan
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https://doi.org/10.32734/jpr.v3i2.19259Keywords:
Agriculture innovation, Kazakhstan agriculture, social entrepreneurshipAbstract
Social entrepreneurship integrates economic and social objectives to empower peasants through sustainable innovation, improve productivity, welfare and food security, and address agrarian challenges in Kazakhstan. This research seeks to understand the concept and practice of social entrepreneurship among peasants in Kazakhstan and its impact on the agricultural sector. The method used is an exploratory descriptive qualitative approach. Data collection techniques through literature study. Data were collected from secondary sources such as books, academic journals, research reports, and articles related to social entrepreneurship, sustainable agriculture, and policies in Kazakhstan. The data analysis technique used was thematic analysis. Social entrepreneurship plays an important role in the agricultural sector in Kazakhstan by offering innovative solutions to improve productivity, peasant welfare and environmental sustainability. This approach helps overcome barriers such as technological limitations, training, and the impacts of climate change, and encourages the adoption of efficient and sustainable farming methods. Through peasant empowerment and community collaboration, social entrepreneurship strengthens peasants' economic resilience and bargaining position in the global market. The integration of environmentally friendly practices and optimization of local resources also improves the social welfare and sustainability of the agricultural sector, making it more adaptive to future challenges. This research supports Kazakhstan's agricultural sector development policy.
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Purnama, A. W. (2024). Sustainable Agriculture and Social Entrepreneurship: From Strategy to Action. Osf.io. https://osf.io/ws76f/download
Raji, N. E., Ignatius, T., & Eyieyien, G. (2024). Improving agricultural practices and productivity through extension services and innovative training programs. International Journal of Applied Research in Social Sciences, 6(7), 1297–1309. https://doi.org/10.51594/ijarss.v6i7.1267
Scharmer, C. O. (2009). Theory U. Berrett-Koehler Publishers.
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Thomas, R., & Lukose, P. J. (2023). Social Entrepreneurship for Empowerment and Inclusive Business Model among Meghalaya Rubber Peasants. Journal of Entrepreneurship and Innovation in Emerging Economies. https://doi.org/10.1177/23939575231213813
Turashbekov, N., Kalykova, B., & Ordabayeva, G. (2023). Development of rural areas in the context of implementation of agricultural policy. Problems of AgriMarket, 4, 66–74. https://doi.org/10.46666/2023-4.2708-9991.06
Vázquez-Maguirre, M., & Portales, L. (2014). Social enterprise as a generator of quality of life and sustainable development in rural communities. Revista Científica Pensamiento Y Gestión, 37, 255–284. https://doi.org/10.14482/pege.37.7028
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Yegizbayeva, G. K. (2022). Cooperative relations in the agricultural sector of the Republic of Kazakhstan: directions of development and organizational support measures. Problems of AgriMarket, 2, 195–201. https://doi.org/10.46666/2022-2.2708-9991.21
Zhumasheva, S. T., Omarbakiyev, L. A., & Nizamdinova, A. K. (2023). Entrepreneurial activity in rural areas of Kazakhstan: opportunities and prospects. Problems of AgriMarket, 3, 70–81. https://doi.org/10.46666/2023-3.2708-9991.07
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Social Entrepreneurship in Peasants and Its Impact on Agriculture in Kazakhstan. (2025). Journal of Peasants’ Rights, 3(2), 66–75. https://doi.org/10.32734/jpr.v3i2.19259 (Original work published December 30, 2024)
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