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This paper examines the pivotal role of social entrepreneurs in combating urban poverty across diverse global contexts. Urban poverty presents a multifaceted challenge, exacerbated by rapid urbanization, economic inequality, and inadequate access to essential services. Social entrepreneurs emerge as key players, leveraging innovative solutions to address these systemic issues. By integrating social objectives with entrepreneurial strategies, they create sustainable business models that empower marginalized communities and foster economic resilience. The study explores various case studies that highlight successful social enterprises worldwide, illustrating how these initiatives tackle specific urban poverty challenges such as unemployment, lack of education, and inadequate healthcare. Furthermore, the paper discusses the critical factors that contribute to the effectiveness of social entrepreneurship, including community engagement, collaboration with local governments, and the ability to scale solutions. Additionally, the paper highlights the importance of supportive ecosystems that facilitate social entrepreneurship, including access to funding, mentorship, and policy frameworks. It also addresses the challenges faced by social entrepreneurs, such as navigating regulatory environments and sustaining their impact in the long term. This paper emphasizes the transformative potential of social entrepreneurs in fostering inclusive urban development. By aligning economic growth with social progress, they contribute significantly to alleviating urban poverty and promoting sustainable communities. This review underscores the need for greater recognition and support for social entrepreneurship as a viable approach to addressing the pressing issue of urban poverty on a global scale. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Blockchain technology has emerged as a transformative innovation in the financial sector, offering enhanced security, transparency, and operational efficiency. This research paper reviews the various use cases of blockchain technology in finance, including cryptocurrencies, cross-border payments, smart contracts, supply chain finance, central bank digital currencies, and regulatory compliance. Utilizing a qualitative research design, data was gathered from industry reports and peer-reviewed academic papers, and analyzed using content analysis facilitated by NVivo software. The key findings reveal that blockchain significantly improves transaction efficiency and reduces costs. However, major challenges such as regulatory uncertainty, scalability issues, data privacy concerns, and integration with legacy systems hinder widespread adoption. The study underscores the need for clear regulatory frameworks, technological advancements, and strategic collaboration among stakeholders. The broader implications suggest that addressing these challenges is crucial for harnessing the full potential of blockchain technology to revolutionize financial services. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

With an eye on the Indian economic scene, this research article investigates the legal obstacles of implementing block chain technology in companies. The paper uses quantitative analysis to evaluate how block chain innovation and startup expansion are affected by legal environments. Through an analysis of the Indian startup scene, the study seeks to shed light on the legal obstacles preventing block chain acceptance and present suggestions for a friendly legislative climate. Complementing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations, the study also emphasises block chain's potential in advancing openness, security, and efficiency. This thorough study aims to guide stakeholders, businesses, and legislators on using block chain for inclusive and environmentally friendly development. By understanding the legal barriers in the Indian startup ecosystem, stakeholders can work towards creating a conducive environment for block chain technology to thrive. With its ability to enhance transparency and streamline processes, block chain has the potential to drive progress towards achieving the SDGs. By leveraging the insights from this study, businesses and policymakers can harness the power of block chain to promote sustainable and inclusive development. This collaboration can lead to innovative solutions that address social and environmental challenges while promoting economic growth. Through strategic partnerships and policy reforms, block chain technology can be harnessed to create a more sustainable future for all. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The traditional labour structures and economic models have been drastically altered as a direct result of the rise of the gig economy. On the other hand, it frequently encounters significant legal barriers, which necessitates the application of advanced crisis communication strategies. This study uses qualitative discourse analysis to investigate a select group of gig economy services such as Uber, Lyft, and DoorDash, in order to analyse public comments, news releases, and social media postings made by these companies. It highlights three key themes by applying grounded theory coding approaches. These themes are compliance and legal adherence, public welfare and safety, along with transparency and openness. The aforementioned facets are effectively included within a central category that is referred to as "Strategic Discourse Management," which displays a purposeful approach for managing public opinion as well as regulatory engagements. From this study, the three major themes which emerged from crisis communication used by the companies are deflection, normalisation and public engagement. This research makes an important contribution to the current body of literature on crisis communication within the contexts of the platform economy and gig economy while providing deep insight for players operating in India. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]